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Pleural cavity: lungs
Pericardial cavity: heart
Mediastinum: heart, esophagus, trachea, diaphragm, thymus gland, aorta
Surrounded by rib cage; backed by spinal vertebrae and scapula.
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Two major cavities of the body?
The Thoracic cavity (above the diaphragm) & the Abdominal cavity (below).
What major cavity is superior to the diaphragm?
In physiology superior means above. The cavity superior to the diaphragm is the thoracic cavity
Major organs that occupy the thoracic cavity?
Two lungs with the passages. Your heart with the vessels and esophagus.
What two organs are in the dorsal cavity?
The ventral cavity houses almost all of the major body organs. It is subdivided into 2 cavities: a) thoracic cavity - housed by the ribcage. b) abdominopelvic cavity - located on the abdomen and pelvis, as the name implies. The diaphragm is the muscle organ that separates the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavity. The organs on each sub-cavity are as follows: THORACIC: heart - located in the mediastinum 2 lungs ABDOMINAL liver stomach pancreas gall bladder spleen small and large intestines 2 kidneys 2 adrenal glands ureter PELVIC female - uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, urinary bladder male - urinary bladder, prostate gland, seminal vesicles
What are the two major cavities of the body are called?
The Thoracic cavity (above the diaphragm) & the Abdominal cavity (below).
An organ contained in the thoracic cavity?
The two major adult organs in the thoracic cavity are the heart and the lungs.
What cavity contains the major organs of digestion?
The abdominopelvic cavity. Also, a little bit of the thoracic cavity.
What organs are found in the thoracic cavity of humans?
Namely, the heart and lungs! The great vessels of the heart, the respiratory, oesophagus and some endocrine glands. Plus a few other major things.
Two major cavities of the body?
The Thoracic cavity (above the diaphragm) & the Abdominal cavity (below).
What major cavity is superior to the diaphragm?
In physiology superior means above. The cavity superior to the diaphragm is the thoracic cavity
Major organs that occupy the thoracic cavity?
Two lungs with the passages. Your heart with the vessels and esophagus.
What are the major organs in the ventral cavity?
The ventral cavity is subdivided into 2 other cavities, the thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavity which are separated by the diaphragm. Some of the organs within each are:THORACIC2 pleural cavities > lungsmediastinum > pericardial cavity, major blood and lymph vesselspericardial cavity > heartABDOMINOPELVICabdominal cavity > stomach, liver, spleen, gallbladder, pancreas, small intestinepelvic cavity > urinary bladder, colon, rectum, reproductive organs
What two organs are in the dorsal cavity?
The ventral cavity houses almost all of the major body organs. It is subdivided into 2 cavities: a) thoracic cavity - housed by the ribcage. b) abdominopelvic cavity - located on the abdomen and pelvis, as the name implies. The diaphragm is the muscle organ that separates the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavity. The organs on each sub-cavity are as follows: THORACIC: heart - located in the mediastinum 2 lungs ABDOMINAL liver stomach pancreas gall bladder spleen small and large intestines 2 kidneys 2 adrenal glands ureter PELVIC female - uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, urinary bladder male - urinary bladder, prostate gland, seminal vesicles
What are the two major cavities of the body are called?
The Thoracic cavity (above the diaphragm) & the Abdominal cavity (below).
What are the primary functions of the organs in the thoracic cavity?
Breathing (OR ventilation) and respiration: The major organs in the thoracic cavity are the lungs and the heart, which work in conjunction to provide oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide produced during respiration. Gaseous exchange occurs within the lungs (respiratory system), while the heart (cardiovascular system) is responsible for pumping the oxygenated/deoxygenated blood around the body. The thoracic cavity also contains the diaphragm, and ribs which aid in breathing/ventilation.
What is located in the cavity?
The ventral cavity is subdivided into 2 other cavities, the thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavity which are separated by the diaphragm. Some of the organs within each are:THORACIC2 pleural cavities > lungsmediastinum > pericardial cavity, major blood and lymph vesselspericardial cavity > heartABDOMINOPELVICabdominal cavity > stomach, liver, spleen, gallbladder, pancreas, small intestinepelvic cavity > urinary bladder, colon, rectum, reproductive organs
What cavity is the ventral cavity located?
The ventral cavity is subdivided into 2 other cavities, the thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavity which are separated by the diaphragm. Some of the organs within each are:THORACIC2 pleural cavities > lungsmediastinum > pericardial cavity, major blood and lymph vesselspericardial cavity > heartABDOMINOPELVICabdominal cavity > stomach, liver, spleen, gallbladder, pancreas, small intestinepelvic cavity > urinary bladder, colon, rectum, reproductive organs
