Major Body Cavities Flashcards
1
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Dorsal Cavity
A
Back Cavity
2
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Ventral Cavity
A
Front Cavity(contains organs that sustain homeostasis)
3
Q
Cranial Cavity
A
Cavity that holds the brain within the dorsal cavity
4
Q
Spinal Cavity
A
Cavity that surrounds the spinal cord and spinal column within the dorsal cavity
5
Q
Thoracic Cavity
A
Cavity that surrounds and protects the heart and lungs within the ventral cavity
6
Q
Abdominal Cavity
A
Cavity that contains the major organs of digestion within the ventral cavity
7
Q
Pelvic Cavity
A
The space formed by the hip bones that contains the organs of the reproductive and excretory systems
8
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Abdominopelvic Cavity
A
Abdominal cavity and the pelvic cavity
