THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

PELVIS CAVITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following would not be found in the pelvic cavity?
A
appendix
B
uterus
C
bladder
D
urethra
E
spleen
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lungs are not found in the abdominopelvic cavity. The lungs are contained in the thoracic cavity together with the heart, thymus gland, and part of the trachea and esophagus. Each of the lungs is enclosed by a membrane that creates a fluid-filled space called the pleural cavity.

Detailed explanation-2: -The space below contains the bladder, rectum, and part of the descending colon. In females, the pelvis also houses the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. Knowledge of anatomy unique to females is essential for all clinicians, especially those in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.

Detailed explanation-3: -The pelvic cavity primarily contains the reproductive organs, urinary bladder, distal ureters, proximal urethra, terminal sigmoid colon, rectum, and anal canal.

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