Which cavity contains reproductive organs, urinary bladder, last section of the large intestine, and pelvic girdle?

Which cavity contains reproductive organs, urinary bladder, last section of the large intestine, and pelvic girdle?

• A. Abdominopelvic Cavity
• B. Abdominal Cavity
• C. Thoracic Cavity
• D. Pelvic Cavity

Answer: (D)

The space that houses reproductive organs, the urinary bladder, the rectum, and is bounded by the pelvic bones (pelvic girdle) is the pelvic cavity. This cavity sits inferior to the abdominal cavity within the ring of pelvic bones, making it the lower compartment of the abdominopelvic region. The urinary bladder sits in this area, reproductive organs reside here, and the last part of the large intestine—the rectum—also occupies this space. The pelvic girdle forms the walls of this cavity, clearly distinguishing it from the abdominal and thoracic cavities.

The space that houses reproductive organs, the urinary bladder, the rectum, and is bounded by the pelvic bones (pelvic girdle) is the pelvic cavity. This cavity sits inferior to the abdominal cavity within the ring of pelvic bones, making it the lower compartment of the abdominopelvic region. The urinary bladder sits in this area, reproductive organs reside here, and the last part of the large intestine—the rectum—also occupies this space. The pelvic girdle forms the walls of this cavity, clearly distinguishing it from the abdominal and thoracic cavities.