Major Body Cavity - VENTRAL CAVITY (Anterior)

Question 1

Superior to the diaphragm and encompasses the area encased by the ribs

Answer 1

Thoracic cavity

Question 2

Inferior to the diaphragm and extends into the bony pelvis

Answer 2

Abdominopelvic cavity

Question 3

In the thoracic cavity, the cavity that surrounds the lungs

Answer 3

Pleural cavities

Question 4

In the thoracic cavity, the cavity that surrounds the heart

Answer 4

Pericardial cavity