Body Cavities Overview

What two cavities make up the dorsal cavity (pictured here in green)?

• Cranial cavity and Spinal cavity

• Spinal cavity and Pelvic Cavity

• Cranial cavity and Thoracic cavity

• Thoracic cavity and Abdominopelvic cavity

What two MAJOR cavities make up the ventral cavity (pictured here in yellow)?

• Cranial cavity and Spinal cavity

• Spinal cavity and Pelvic Cavity

• Abdominal cavity and Pelvic cavity

• Thoracic cavity and Abdominopelvic cavity

Posterior means near the back of the body. Another word for posterior is _________, which is why the cranial cavity and spinal cavity make up the ________ cavity

• Superior

• Inferior

• Dorsal

• Ventral

Anterior means near the front of the body. Another word for anterior is _________, which is why the Thoracic cavity and Abdominopelvic cavity make up the ________ cavity

• Superior

• Inferior

• Dorsal

• Ventral

Which of these is the space that holds the brain?

• Cranial cavity

• Spinal/Vertebral Cavity

• Mediastium

• Pericardial Cavity

• Pleural Cavity

Which of these is the space that holds the spinal cord?

• Cranial cavity

• Spinal/Vertebral Cavity

• Mediastium

• Pericardial Cavity

• Pleural Cavity

Which of these is the space that holds the heart?

• Pelvic Cavity

• Abdominal Cavity

• Mediastium

• Pericardial Cavity

• Pleural Cavity

Which of these is the space that holds a lung?

• Pelvic Cavity

• Abdominal Cavity

• Mediastium

• Pericardial Cavity

• Pleural Cavity

Which of these is NOT a part of the thoracic cavity?

• Pleural Cavities

• Abdominal Cavity

• Mediastium

• Pericardial Cavity

What is the name for the structure that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity?

• Pleural Cavities

• Abdominal Cavity

• Mediastium

• Pericardial Cavity

• Diaphragm