Lab Week 1: Body Cavities

Question 1

Dorsal Body Cavities

Answer 1

Towards the back

Cranial cavity, Vertebral cavity

Question 2

Ventral Body Cavities

Answer 2

Thoracic Cavity (chest), abdominal cavity (gastro), pelvic cavity

Question 3

Diaphragm

Answer 3

Separates cavities, dome shaped muscle

Question 4

Thoracic Cavity

Answer 4

Pleural cavity, Mediastinum, Pericardial cavity

Question 5

Pleural Cavity

Answer 5

Lungs

Membranous lining: Pleurae

Question 6

Mediastinum

Answer 6

Contains the heart, pericardial membranes, large vessels associated with the heart, and the trachea and esophagus.

Question 7

Pericardial Cavity

Answer 7

Heart

Membranous lining: Pericardium

Question 8

Abdominopelvic Cavity

Answer 8

subdivided into the abdominal and pelvic cavities.

lined with serous membranes that secrete a lubricating fluid.

Question 9

Abdominal Cavity

Answer 9

Digestive organs, spleen, kidneys

Membranous Lining: Peritoneum

Question 10

Pelvic Cavity

Answer 10

Bladder, rectum, reproductive organs

Membranous Lining: Peritoneum

Question 11

Cranial Cavity

Answer 11

Brain

Membranous Lining: Meninges

Question 12

Vertebral Canal/cavity

Answer 12

Spinal cord

Membranous cavity: Meninges