Anatomy- body cavities

what is the dorsal cavity subdivided into?

cranial and spinal

cranial cavity

holds the brain

spinal cavity

contains spinal cord

what is the ventral cavity subdivided into?

thoracic and abdominopelvic

what cavities does the thoracic cavity contain?

pleural cavities, pericardial cavity and mediastinum

pleural cavities

each contain a lung

mediastinum

not a cavity because it doesn’t have a membrane, divides thorax into right and left halves, and contains the heart, esophagus, and trachea

pericardial cavity

contains the heart

what cavities does the abdominopelvic contain?

abdominal and pelvic cavity

abdominal cavity

contains small intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen and kidneys

pelvic cavity

contains urinary bladder, part of the large intestine, and female reproductive organs

scrotal cavity

in males and contains testes