Chap 2, Body Cavities

Question 1

Cranial

Answer 1

Brain, pituitary gland.

Question 2

Thoracic

Answer 2

Lungs, heart, esophagus, trachea, bronchial tubes, thymus gland, aorta (large artery).

The thoracic cavity is divided into two smaller cavities: Pleural cavity, Mediastinum

Question 3

Pleural cavity

Answer 3

Space between the folds of the pleura surrounding each lung. The pleura is a double-folded membrane that surrounds the lungs and protects them. If the pleura is inflamed (as in pleuritis, also called pleurisy), the pleural cavity may fill with fluid.

Question 4

Mediastinum

Answer 4

Centrally located space outside of and between the lungs. It contains the heart, aorta, trachea, esophagus, thymus gland, bronchial tubes, and many lymph nodes.

Question 5

Abdominal

Answer 5

The peritoneum is the double-folded membrane surrounding the abdominal cavity. The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs situated behind (retroperitoneal area) the abdominal cavity on either side of the backbone. Also contains the stomach, small and large intestines, spleen, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder. The diaphragm (a muscular wall) divides the abdominal and thoracic cavities.

Question 6

Pelvic

Answer 6

Portions of the small and large intestines, rectum, urinary bladder, urethra, and ureters; uterus and vagina in the female.

Question 7

Spinal

Answer 7

Nerves of the spinal cord.

Question 8

Body cavities

Answer 8

A body cavity is a space within the body that contains internal organs (viscera).