Identify the body cavities and the organs within these cavities.

Identification should include the location of

  • dorsal cavity
    • cranial cavity
    • spinal cavity
  • ventral cavity
    • thoracic cavity
    • abdominal cavity
    • pelvic cavity.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What major organs are contained in each body cavity?
  • Why is knowledge of the location of major organs important to medical personnel?
  • What is the location of the diaphragm in relation to the body cavities?
  • What is the function of the diaphragm?