Body Cavities

Question 1

Posterior Cavity

Answer 1

brain and spinal cord

Question 2

Ventral (anterior) cavity

Answer 2

• contains visceral organs

- thoracic cavity and abdominal-pelvic cavity

Question 3

What divides the thoracic cavity and abdominal-pelvic cavity?

Answer 3

diaphragm

Question 4

Thoracic Cavity (what does it contain)

Answer 4

• pleura (lungs)

- mediastinum (heart)

Question 5

Cutaneous membrane

Answer 5

skin - dry and secretes oil

Question 6

Synovial membrane

Answer 6

lining of moveable joints

Question 7

Mucous membrane (mucosa)

Answer 7

• secretes mucus for lubrication and protection

- respiratory and digestive system

Question 8

Serous membrane (serosa)

Answer 8

• line thoracic/abdominal cavity, covers only visceral organs
• function: double layer, secretes serous fluid, reduce friction

Question 9

Visceral membrane

Answer 9

serous membrane lining inside

Question 10

Parietal membrane

Answer 10

outside lining serous membrane

Question 11

Serous membrane in lungs

Answer 11

• visceral pleura

- parietal pleura

Question 12

Serous membrane lining the heart

Answer 12

• visceral pericardium

- parietal pericardium

Question 13

Serous membrane lining abdominal-pelvic cavity

Answer 13

• visceral peritoneum

- parietal peritoneum