Shared Flashcard Set

Details

08. Body Cavities
Denisse Alejandra Ochoa Orrico. English for Medical Students
7
Medical
Not Applicable
10/31/2020

Additional Medical Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
abdominal cavity
Definition
The large ventral cavity below the diaphragm and above the pelvic cavity
Term
abdominopelvic cavity
Definition
The large ventral cavity between the diaphragm and pelvis that includes the abdominal and pelvic cavities
Term
cranial cavity
Definition
The dorsal cavity that contains the brain
Term
diaphragm
Definition
The muscle that separates the thoracic from the abdominal cavity
Term
pelvic cavity
Definition
The ventral cavity that is below the abdominal cavity
Term
spinal cavity (canal)
Definition
Dorsal cavity that contains the spinal cord
Term
thoracic cavity
Definition
The ventral cavity above the diaphragm; the chest cavity
Supporting users have an ad free experience!