Question 1

Which of the following organs is located in the thoracic cavity?

Accepted Answer

Lungs

Question 2

The pericardial cavity specifically surrounds which organ?

Accepted Answer

Heart

Question 3

Which structure separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?

Accepted Answer

Diaphragm

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT housed in the ventral body cavities?

Accepted Answer

Brain

Question 5

The cranial cavity contains which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Brain

Question 6

Which cavity contains the spinal cord and spinal fluid?

Accepted Answer

Spinal cavity

Question 7

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about body cavities?

Accepted Answer

The abdominal cavity contains the lungs.

Question 8

Which body cavity houses the urinary bladder?

Accepted Answer

Pelvic cavity

Question 9

All organs of the central nervous system are found in which group of cavities?

Accepted Answer

Dorsal cavities

Question 10

Which of the following is a correct pairing of organ and cavity?

Accepted Answer

Brain - cranial cavity

Question 11

If a patient has a spinal cord injury, which body cavity is directly affected?

Accepted Answer

Spinal cavity

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a ventral body cavity?

Accepted Answer

Cranial cavity

Question 13

Which cavity is directly superior to the pelvic cavity?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal cavity

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the location of the diaphragm?

Accepted Answer

Between the thoracic and abdominal cavities

Question 15

Which cavity would be affected by a traumatic brain injury?

Accepted Answer

Cranial cavity

Body Cavities: Structure and Terminology

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