NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HEAD NECK

CRANIAL CAVITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The cranial cavity and the spinal cavity are both contained within the ____ cavity.
A
dorsal
B
ventral
C
abdominal
D
throacic
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The dorsal body cavity includes the cranial cavity, enclosed by the skull and contains the brain, and the spinal cavity, enclosed by the spine, and contains the spinal cord. The ventral body cavity includes the thoracic cavity, enclosed by the ribcage and contains the lungs and heart; and the abdominopelvic cavity.

Detailed explanation-2: -The dorsal cavity contains the spinal cord, central nervous system, and spinal column, whereas the ventral cavity consists of the thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities.

Detailed explanation-3: -The vertebral cavity is the posterior portion of the dorsal cavity and contains the structures within the vertebral column. These include the spinal cord, the meninges of the spinal cord, and the fluid-filled spaces between them.

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