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6. Match the correct answer. The pericardial cavity -

  • the heart
  • the lungs

7. The Abdomino-pelvic cavity

  • contains the urinary bladder, rectum and internal parts of the reproductive system
  • is located inferior to the diaphragm & lined with a serous membrane called the peritoneum.
  • contains the stomach, most of the intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas & spleen

8. The Pelvic Cavity contains

  • the urinary bladder, rectum and internal parts of the reproductive system
  • the stomach, most of the intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas & spleen

9. The Cranial Cavity and the Spinal Cavity form one continuous space called the...

  • Central Cavity
  • Dorsal Cavity
  • Ventral Cavity

10. Match the correct answer. The 2 pleural cavities -

  • lungs (pleura) and large blood vessels that join the heart
  • the heart (pericardial sac)

11. The Ventral Cavity is

  • larger than dorsal, & is the front surface of the body
  • posterior (back) surface of the body

12. There are 3 main cavities in the body.

  • True
  • False

13. Internally the body is divided into a few large spaces or cavities which contain the organs.

  • True
  • False

14. Body cavities support and separate organs.

  • True
  • False

15. The Dorsal Cavity is

  • posterior (back) surface of the body
  • larger than dorsal, & is the front surface of the body

16. The two main cavities of the body are...

  • The Subsidiary and Expediency Cavity
  • The Medical and Hollistic Cavity
  • The Dorsal and Ventral cavity
  • The Internal and External Cavity

17. The two subdivisions of the Ventral Cavity are the

  • Thoracic and the Abdomino-pelvic cavity
  • Lateral and the Posteria Cavity
  • Pelvic and Crainal Cavity