THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

PELVIS CAVITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Name the viscera (organ) that is located in the vertebral body cavity.
A
Brain
B
Vertebrae
C
Spinal cord
D
Mediastinum
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Vertebral. 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.

Detailed explanation-2: -The spinal cavity is enclosed by the vertebral column or spine, and it houses the spinal cord. The spinal cavity also contains cerebrospinal fluid which helps protect the spinal cord.

Detailed explanation-3: -What organs are in the ventral cavity? The ventral cavity contains the heart, lungs, trachea, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, gall bladder, spleen, kidneys, small and large intestines, ureters, and reproductive organs.

Detailed explanation-4: -The dorsal body cavity contains the central nervous system. It consists of two parts: The Cranial Cavity (Cranium) is formed from skull bones and houses and protects the brain. The Spinal Cavity (Spinal Canal) is formed from the vertebrae of the spine, and houses and protects the spinal cord.

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