General Body Cavities Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two general body cavities?
A
- Dorsal
- Ventral
2
Q
Subdivisions of the Dorsal Body Cavity
A
- Cranial Cavity
- Vertebral Cavity
3
Q
Subdivisions of the Ventral Body Cavity
A
- Thoracic Cavity
- Abdominal Cavity
- Pelvic Cavity
4
Q
Smaller Body Cavity
A
- Orbital
- Nasal
- Oral
5
Q
Cranial Body Cavity
A
Encases the brain
6
Q
Vertebral Cavity
A
Runs through the bony vertebral column to enclose the spinal cord
7
Q
Abdominal Cavity
A
The area that houses the stomach, intestines, livers, and other organs
8
Q
Pelvic Cavity
A
Region that is partially enclosed by the bony pelvis and contains the reproductive organs, bladder and rectum
9
Q
Oral Cavity
A
Contains the tongue and the teeth
10
Q
Orbital Cavity
A
Houses the eyes
11
Q
Nasal Cavity
A
Within the posterior of the nose
