Ch 2 Body Cavities Flashcards
1
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Cranial cavity
A
Space inside the skull (cranium) containing the brain
2
Q
Spinal cavity
A
Space inside the spinal column containing the spinal cord
3
Q
Thoracic cavity
A
Space containing the heart, aorta, lungs, esophagus, trachea, bronchi, mediastinal area
4
Q
Abdominal cavity
A
Space containing the stomach, intestines, kidneys, adrenal glands, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, and ureters
5
Q
Pelvic cavity
A
Space containing the urinary bladder, certain reproductive organs, parts of the small and large intestine, and the anus
6
Q
Abdominopelvic cavity
A
Both the pelvic and abdominal cavities