Ch. 1 Body Cavities & Membranes

3 essential functions of the body cavities are ______

1. Protects delicate organs by providing a cushion 2. Permits significant changes in the size and shape of internal organs 3. Prevents friction due to internal organ movement

The Pericardium outside membrane is called the _____

Parietal Pericardium

The Pleural Cavity outside membrane is called the _____

Parietal Pleura

Thoracic Cavity contains the which cavities?

Pleural Cavity and Pericardial Cavity

Mediastinum is located where?

The central region of the thoracic cavity

The Pleural Cavity inside membrane is called the _____

Visceral Pleura

The serous membrane that surrounds the pericardial cavity is called the _____

pericardium

The serous membrane that lines the peritoneal cavity is called the _____

peritoneum

Pelvic Cavity contains what organs?

urinary bladder, portions of the large intestine, and reproductive organs

Dorsal Body Cavity contains which cavities?

Cranial Cavity and Spinal/Vertebral Cavity

Parietal Serous Membrane is ____

NOT touching the organ

The diaphragm separates what cavities?

Thoracic Cavity and Abdominopelvic Cavity

Ventral Body Cavity contains which cavities?

Thoracic Cavity and Abdominopelvic Cavity

What are the two major body cavities?

Ventral Body Cavity Dorsal Body Cavity

The Pericardium inside membrane is called the _____

Visceral Pericardium

Cranial Cavity contains the __________

brain

Pericardial Cavity encloses the ___________

heart

Thoracic Cavity contains what organs?

heart, lungs, and esophagus

Pleural Cavity encloses the __________

lungs

The membranes that surround the Dorsal Body consist of several layers, together called _____

meninges

The serous membrane that lines the pleural cavities is called the ______

pleura

Vertebral Cavity contains the __________

spinal cord

Abdominal Cavity contains what organs?

stomach, liver, spleen, pancreas, gallbladder, and intestines

Visceral Serous Membrane is ____

touching the organ