Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Organization of the Body: Body Cavities

Anatomy & Physiology

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Organization of the Body: Body Cavities

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Multiple Choice

The dorsal body cavity is the site of which of the following?

Brain and spinal cord

Heart and lungs

Liver and pancreas

Stomach and intestines

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Understand the concept of body cavities: The human body is divided into several cavities that house different organs. The two main cavities are the dorsal and ventral body cavities.

Identify the dorsal body cavity: The dorsal body cavity is located along the posterior (back) side of the body and is divided into two sub-cavities: the cranial cavity and the vertebral (spinal) cavity.

Determine the contents of the cranial cavity: The cranial cavity is the space within the skull that houses the brain.

Determine the contents of the vertebral cavity: The vertebral cavity, also known as the spinal cavity, runs within the vertebral column and encases the spinal cord.

Conclude which organs are located in the dorsal body cavity: Since the dorsal body cavity includes both the cranial and vertebral cavities, it contains the brain and spinal cord.