Bio 201 Exam 1 Flashcards

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Cranial Cavity

Back

Space within the skull containing the brain, protected by cranial bones and meninges.

Front

Vertebral Cavity

Back

Space within the vertebral column containing the spinal cord, surrounded by meninges and cerebrospinal fluid.

Front

Thoracic Cavity

Back

Anterior cavity enclosed by the rib cage, containing lungs and heart, separated from the abdomen by the diaphragm.

Front

Abdominopelvic Cavity

Back

Inferior cavity containing digestive, urinary, and reproductive organs, lined by peritoneum.

Front

Dorsal Cavity

Back

Posterior cavity including cranial and vertebral cavities.

Front

Ventral Cavity

Back

Anterior cavity including thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities; allows organ movement and expansion.

Front

Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ)

Back

Contains liver, gallbladder, portions of pancreas, and small intestine.

Front

Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ)

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Contains stomach, spleen, portions of pancreas, and small intestine.

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Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ)

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Contains appendix, cecum, and portions of small intestine.

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Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ)

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Contains sigmoid colon, descending colon, and portions of small intestine.