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Body Cavities- axial
Major body cavities within the axial portion of the body- dorsal and ventral
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Dorsal body cavity | protects fragile nervous system organs 2 subdivisions |
| Cranial Cavity | in the skull, encases the brain; part of the dorsal cavity |
| Vertebral aka Spinal Cavity | runs within the bony vertebral column, encloses the spinal cord; part of the dorsal cavity |
| Ventral body cavity | the more anterior and larger of the closed body cavities, houses internal organs 2 subdivisions |
| Viscera | internal organs (collectively) |
| Thoracic Cavity | surrounded by the ribs and muscles of the chest; subdivided into two other parts |
| Pleural Cavities | each housing a lung; part of the thoracic cavity |
| Mediastinum | contains the pericardial cavity and also surrounds the remaining thoracic organs; esophagus, trachea, etc |
| Pericardial Cavity | encloses the heart |
| Abdominopelvic Cavity | separated from the thoracic cavity by the diaphragm; two parts abdominal and pelvic cavities |
| Abdominal Cavity | contains the stomach, intestines, spleen, liver, and other organs |
| Pelvic Cavity | lies in the bony pelvis; contains the bladder, some reproductive organs, and the rectum |
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