Organs

Question 1

Organ

Answer 1

A somewhat independent body part that performs a specific function/functions

Question 2

Viscera

Answer 2

Larger internal organs, especially those of the abdominal cavity.

Question 3

Viscus

Answer 3

A single visceral organ

Question 4

Cavities

Answer 4

Hollows or spaces that house organs

Question 5

Cranial cavity

Answer 5

Houses the brain and pituitary gland

Question 6

Spinal Cavity

Answer 6

Houses the spinal cord

Question 7

Thoracic Cavity

Answer 7

Houses the lungs/heart

Question 8

Abdominal Cavity

Answer 8

Houses the major digestive organs

Question 9

Pelvic Cavity

Answer 9

Houses the urinary and reproductive organs

Question 10

Dorsal

Answer 10

Towards the back

Question 11

Dorsal cavity

Answer 11

Spinal and cranial cavities

Question 12

Ventral

Answer 12

Toward the lower surface

Question 13

Central Cavity

Answer 13

Thoracic, abdominal and pelvic cavities

Question 14

Pleura

Answer 14

A double membrane that surrounds each lung

Question 15

Pleural Cavity

Answer 15

The space between the lungs and the pleura

Question 16

Peritoneum

Answer 16

A double meme brand that surrounds the abdominal cavity and it’s organs

Question 17

Peritoneal Cavity

Answer 17

Space between the membrane encasing the organs and the other membrane wall