The human body - Body cavities - ch 3

Question 1

Inside the human body consists cavities or hollow spaces within two main cavities, name the two main cavities?

Answer 1

1. dorsal cavity - dorsal is the back cavity

2. ventral cavity - ventral is the front cavity

Question 2

What do each of the cavities contain?

Answer 2

specific organs

Question 3

Explain where you would find the dorsal cavity?

Answer 3

At the back of the body and is also called a posterior cavity

Question 4

Name two glands that are found within the cranial cavity?

Answer 4

1. brain

2. pituitary gland

Question 5

What does the spinal cavity contain?

Answer 5

nerves of the spinal cord

Question 6

Name 3 cavities within the ventral cavity?

Answer 6

1. thoracic
2. abdominal
3. pelvic

Question 7

Name the organs contained in the thoracic cavity?

Answer 7

1. heart
2. lungs
3. oesophagus
4. trachea
5. bronchi
6. thymus gland
7. aorta

Question 8

Name the organs within the abdominal cavity?

Answer 8

1. peritoneum
2. stomach
3. intestines
4. spleen
5. pancreas
6. liver
7. kidneys
8. gallbladder

Question 9

Name the small parts of the pelvic cavity?

Answer 9

1. intestines
2. the rectum
3. bladder
4. uretha
5. ureters

Question 10

What other parts are found in the pelvic cavity?

Answer 10

1. female uterus

2. vagina

Question 11

The abdominal and pelvic cavities are frequently considered together, what are they called?

Answer 11

abdominopelvic cavity