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