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Monahan: Ch. One
Body Cavities
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Name the main body cavity on the anterior side of the body. | Ventral |
| Name the main body cavity on the posterior side of the body. | Dorsal |
| The dorsal cavity is further divided into which two cavities? | cranial and spinal |
| The diaphragm divides the ventral cavity into which two cavities? | thoracic and abdominopelvic |
| The abdominopelvic cavity is further divided into which two cavities? | abdominal and pelvic |
| The lungs, heart, trachea, and esophagus are found in which specific cavity on the ventral side? | thoracic |
| The brain occupies which specific cavity on the dorsal side? | cranial |
| The spinal cord occupies which specific cavity on the dorsal side? | spinal |
| The liver, stomach, intestines, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, and kidneys are found in which specific cavity on the ventral side? | abdominal |
| The reproductive organs, rectum, and urinary bladder are found in which specific cavity on the ventral side? | pelvic |
| Which cavity contains the following organs: lungs, intestines, kidneys, and bladder? | ventral |