THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

PELVIS CAVITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where are your kidneys found?
A
Cranial cavity
B
Thoracic cavity
C
Abdominal cavity
D
Pelvic cavity
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Each kidney is about the size of a closed fist. They are located retroperitoneally on the posterior abdominal wall and are found between the transverse processes of T12 and L3.

Detailed explanation-2: -The abdomen contains many vital organs: the stomach, the small intestine (jejunum and ileum), the large intestine (colon), the liver, the spleen, the gallbladder, the pancreas, the uterus, the fallopian tubes, the ovaries, the kidneys, the ureters, the bladder, and many blood vessels (arteries and veins).

Detailed explanation-3: -e) Diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscle and it is the major muscle of respiration. It is located below the thoracic cavity (chest cavity) and separates the abdominal cavity from the thoracic cavity. It is not found inside the abdominal cavity. Hence, this is the correct option.

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