Chapter 6

Question 1

Division of the ventral cavity and peritoneal cavity that extends inferiorly from the diaphragm and is continuous with the pelvic cavity through the pelvic inlet.

Answer 1

Abdominal Cavity

Question 2

Large muscle that assists inspiration and divides the ventral cavity into upper thoracic and lower peritoneal cavities.

Answer 2

Diaphragm

Question 3

One of two main body cavities. Situated on the posterior (dorsal) side of the body. Contains the cranial cavity and spinal cavity.

Answer 3

Dorsal Cavity

Question 4

Descriptive term given to the area superior to the pelvic inlet (linea terminalis) and inferior to the iliac crests.

Answer 4

False Pelvis or greater pelvis

Question 5

Peritoneal compartment of the abdominal cavity that extends from the diaphragm to the pelvis and covers the width of the abdomen.

Answer 5

Greater Sac

Question 6

Refers to certain body structures enclosed within the parietal peritoneal sac and covered by peritoneum. They are connected to the cavity wall by mesentery, double folds of peritoneum.

Answer 6

Intraperitoneal

Question 7

Peritoneal compartment posterior to the stomach that is a diverticulum of the greater sac.

Answer 7

Lesser Sac or omental bursa

Question 8

Imaginary line drawn from the symphysis pubis around to the sacral promontory, marking the dividing plane between the true and false pelves. The circumference of this plane is termed the pelvic inlet.

Answer 8

Linea Terminalis

Question 9

Double folds of peritoneum that connect intraperitoneal body structures to the cavity wall.

Answer 9

Mesentery

Question 10

A double layer of peritoneum that extends from the stomach to adjacent abdominal organs. Classified as two parts

Answer 10

Omentum

Question 11

Portion of peritoneal lining that forms a closed sac (except in females, in whom a portion of the fallopian tubes opens into it).

Answer 11

Parietal Peritoneum

Question 12

Division of the ventral cavity and peritoneal cavity that extends superiorly from the iliac crests to the pelvic diaphragm inferiorly. Continuous with the abdominal cavity.

Answer 12

Pelvic cavity

Question 13

Describes the circumference of the linea terminalis.

Answer 13

Pelvic Inlet

Question 14

Division of the ventral cavity. Largest body cavity, encompassing the abdomen and pelvis. Also known as abdominopelvic cavity.

Answer 14

Peritoneal Cavity

Question 15

Thin, membranous sheet of tissue that secretes serous fluid. Serves as a lubricant and facilitates free movement between organs.

Answer 15

Peritoneum or Peritoneal Membrane

Question 16

Refers to certain body structures that lie behind or posterior to the parietal peritoneal sac. Only their anterior surface is in contact with the peritoneal lining.

Answer 16

Retroperitoneal

Question 17

Division of the ventral cavity. An enclosed area that basically corresponds to the rib cage. Separated from the abdominal cavity by the diaphragm. Contains the bronchi and lungs.

Answer 17

Thoracic Cavity

Question 18

Descriptive term given to the region deep to the pelvic inlet (linea terminalis). Also called lesser pelvis or pelvis minor.

Answer 18

True Pelvis

Question 19

One of two main body cavities. Situated on the anterior (ventral) side of the body. Divided by the diaphragm into the abdominopelvic (or peritoneal) cavity and thoracic cavity.

Answer 19

Ventral Cavity

Question 20

Portion of peritoneal lining that completely covers various organs and body structures.

Answer 20

Visceral Peritoneum

Question 21

kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, pancreas, aorta, inferior vena cava, adrenal glands, uterus, prostate gland, ascending colon, descending colon, somatic nerves, duodenum (majority of), and lymph nodes (abdominal).

Answer 21

Retroperitoneal