What is the dorsal cavity?
Anatomical Planes & Directions

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The dorsal cavity is a body cavity that houses the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord.
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Name the two main divisions of the dorsal cavity.
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The two main divisions of the dorsal cavity are the cranial cavity (which contains the brain) and the spinal cavity (which contains the spinal cord).
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What is the ventral cavity?
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The ventral cavity is a body cavity located at the front of the body, containing organs such as the heart, lungs, and digestive organs.
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What does 'ventral' refer to in anatomical terms?
Back
'Ventral' refers to the front or belly side of the body.
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What does 'dorsal' refer to in anatomical terms?
Back
'Dorsal' refers to the back side of the body.
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What is the anatomical position?
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The anatomical position is a standard position of the body used as a reference point, where the body is standing upright, facing forward, arms at the sides, and palms facing forward.
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What is the difference between 'superior' and 'inferior'?
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'Superior' means above or higher in position, while 'inferior' means below or lower in position.
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