Anatomy and Physiology Ch 1 Body Cavities

the diaphragm separates the

abdominopelvic and thoracic cavities

a synonym for ventral is

anterior

the most superior body cavity is the

cranial cavity

the most deep body system is the

skeletal system and central nervous system

the cranial cavity is formed by the _______ and contains the ______

skull; brain

the body is cut in a mid-transverse section and is now separated into 2 parts that may be called

superior and inferior

the pelvic cavity contains...

the bladder, some of the reproductive organs, and the rectum

the mediastinum contains...

the heart, large vessels of the heart, trachea, esophagus, thymus, lymph nodes, and other blood vessels and nerves

the abdominal cavity contains...

the stomach, intestines, spleen, liver, and other organs

what is the name of the major body cavity encompassing the front portion of the body?

ventral cavity

the vertebral cavity is formed by the _____ and contains the _______

vertebrae; spinal cord

the heart is located in the mediastinum, which is part of what cavity?

Thoracic

the dorsal cavity

is located at the back of the body; it contains two divisions (cranial and vertebral cavities) but is one continuous cavity

the ventral cavity

is located at the front of the body; it consists of two compartments (thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities) which are separated by the diaphragm

the abdominopelvic cavity

is subdivided into the abdominal and pelvic cavities

the thoracic cavity

is surrounded by ribs and chest muscles; it is subdivided into two pleural cavities (each containing the lung) and the mediastinum

an antonym for medial is

lateral

the term used to describe something toward the body's midline is

medial

the heart is located in the...

mediastinum

the most inferior body cavity is the

pelvic cavity