Directions (Body Cavity)

Question 1

Parietal

Answer 1

Lines the cavity wall.
It does not directly touch the organs.
- The parietal pleura lines the ribcage

Question 2

Visceral

Answer 2

Refers to the inner layer of a membrane that directly covers an organ.
The visceral pleura covers the surface of the lungs.

Question 3

Thoracic cavity

Answer 3

RELATED to the chest cavity.
contains the lungs, heart, esophagus, and major blood vessels.
The thoracic cavity is protected by the ribcage

Question 4

Intrathoracic

Answer 4

INSIDE the thoracic cavity
The intrathoracic pressure changes during breathing.

Question 5

Abdominal

Answer 5

Related to the abdominal cavity.
contains the stomach, intestines, liver, kidneys, and spleen.
The abdominal muscles protect the belly.

Question 6

Intraabdominal

Answer 6

INSIDE the abdominal cavity.
Intraabdominal fat surrounds the intestines