Dorsal and ventral body cavities Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two dorsal cavities
A
Ventral and dorsal
2
Q
Where is the ventral cavity located
A
Ventral is located at the anterior (FRONT) of the body
3
Q
Where is the dorsal cavity located
A
Dorsal is located at the posterior (BACK) of the body
4
Q
Thoracic Cavity
A
hollow space surrounded by the rib cage and the diaphragm that contains the heart, lungs, esophagus, thymus, sympathetic trunk, and the great vessels
5
Q
Thoracic Cavity (Compartments)
A
Two pleural cavities and the mediastinum
6
Q
Two types of Abdominopelvic cavities
A
Abdominal and pelvic
7
Q
Abdominopelvic cavity organs
A
Stomach
Liver
Pancreas
Spleen
Gallbladder
Kidneys
Small Intestine
Large Intestine
