1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

During a dissection, three of the following organs can be observed by making a single large incision. One cannot be observed by that same incision. Which organ would require its own incision to observe?

What are the two subdivisions of the anterior body cavity?

Boxers are taught to tense their muscles to protect themselves from the impact of punches. This is especially true for punches to the abdomen. Why do you think this is the case?

The two divisions of the posterior body cavity are the _____ and______ body cavities.

Which ventral cavity subdivision has no bony protection?

a. Thoracic cavity

b. Abdominal cavity

c. Pelvic cavity

Which of the following relationships is incorrect?

a. Visceral peritoneum/outer surface of small intestine

b. Parietal pericardium/outer surface of heart

c. Parietal pleura/wall of thoracic cavity

Which of the following organ systems—digestive, respiratory, reproductive, circulatory, urinary, or muscular—are found in both subdivisions of the ventral body cavity?

Which are found in the thoracic cavity only?

In the abdominopelvic cavity only?

What is the mesentery? The peritoneum

A neurosurgeon orders a spinal tap for a patient. Into what body cavity will the needle be inserted?

a. Ventral

b. Thoracic

c. Dorsal

d. Cranial

e. Pelvic

Which body cavity would enclose each of the following organs?

(a) Heart

(b) Small intestine, large intestine

(c) Lung

(d) Kidneys

The mediastinum is the region between the

(a) Lungs and heart

(b) Two pleural cavities

(c) Chest and abdomen

(d) Heart and pericardium

The two major body cavities of the trunk are the

(a) Pleural cavity and pericardial cavity

(b) Pericardial cavity and peritoneal cavity

(c) Pleural cavity and peritoneal cavity

(d) Thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavity

Match each numbered item with the most closely related lettered item. Use letters for answers in the spaces provided.

_____Divides thoracic and abdominopelvic body cavities

a. Study of tissues 

b. Constant internal environment 

c. Face-up position 

d. Study of functions 

e. Positive feedback 

f. Organ system 

g. Study of cells 

h. Negative feedback 

i. Serous membrane 

j. Study of internal and external body structures 

k. Diaphragm 

l. Tissue 

m. Peritoneal cavity 

n. Organ 

o. Face-down position

Match each numbered item with the most closely related lettered item. Use letters for answers in the spaces provided.

_____Abdominopelvic cavity

a. Study of tissues 

b. Constant internal environment 

c. Face-up position 

d. Study of functions 

e. Positive feedback 

f. Organ system 

g. Study of cells 

h. Negative feedback 

i. Serous membrane 

j. Study of internal and external body structures 

k. Diaphragm 

l. Tissue 

m. Peritoneal cavity 

n. Organ 

o. Face-down position

Match each numbered item with the most closely related lettered item. Use letters for answers in the spaces provided.

______Pericardium

a. Study of tissues 

b. Constant internal environment 

c. Face-up position 

d. Study of functions 

e. Positive feedback 

f. Organ system 

g. Study of cells 

h. Negative feedback 

i. Serous membrane 

j. Study of internal and external body structures 

k. Diaphragm 

l. Tissue 

m. Peritoneal cavity 

n. Organ 

o. Face-down position