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?