major body cavities Flashcards
1
Q
what cavities make up the Dorsal (posterior) body cavity
A
the cranial cavity and the vertebral (spinal) cavity
2
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Ventral (anterior) body cavity
A
the thoracic, abdominal and pelvic cavities
3
Q
Cranial cavity
A
encloses the brain
4
Q
Vertebral (spinal) cavity
A
encloses the spinal cord
5
Q
more superior subdivision of the anterior cavity, and it is enclosed by the rib cage.
contains the lungs and the heart, which is located in the mediastinum.
A
Thoracic cavity
6
Q
Pericardial cavity
A
the heart
7
Q
Pleural cavity
A
the lungs
8
Q
Abdominopelvic cavity
A
largest cavity in the body
9
Q
Abdominal cavity
A
houses the digestive organs
10
Q
Pelvic cavity
A
houses the reproductive organs
11
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Oral cavity
A
the mouth
12
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Synovial cavity
A
small fluid filled spaces between the bones in specific joints
13
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Nasal cavity
A
inside the nose
