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Match the Following: Systems and Cavities of the Human Body

By NursingNotesGNM | Updated for GNM Final Exam 2026

This post contains exam‑oriented match the following questions and answers on systems and cavities of the human body, specially prepared for GNM, BSc Nursing, Staff Nurse, NORCET, AIIMS and other nursing examinations.


In human anatomy, body systems are associated with specific body cavities. The nervous system lies in the cranial and vertebral cavities, the respiratory and circulatory systems are mainly in the thoracic cavity, the digestive system occupies the abdominal cavity, and the urinary system is found in the abdominal and pelvic cavities.


Match the Following – 1

Systems and Cavities of the Human Body

Column A (Body System)Column B (Body Cavity)
A. Nervous system1. Thoracic cavity
B. Respiratory system2. Cranial cavity
C. Digestive system3. Abdominal cavity
D. Urinary system4. Cranial and vertebral cavities
E. Circulatory system5. Abdominal and pelvic cavities

✅ Correct Answers

Column AColumn B
A. Nervous system4. Cranial and vertebral cavities
B. Respiratory system1. Thoracic cavity
C. Digestive system3. Abdominal cavity
D. Urinary system5. Abdominal and pelvic cavities
E. Circulatory system1. Thoracic cavity

Match the Following – 2

Body Cavities and Organs

Column A (Body Cavity)Column B (Organ)
A. Cranial cavity1. Lungs
B. Vertebral cavity2. Brain
C. Thoracic cavity3. Spinal cord
D. Abdominal cavity4. Stomach
E. Pelvic cavity5. Urinary bladder

✅ Correct Answers

Column AColumn B
A. Cranial cavity2. Brain
B. Vertebral cavity3. Spinal cord
C. Thoracic cavity1. Lungs
D. Abdominal cavity4. Stomach
E. Pelvic cavity5. Urinary bladder

Important Exam Points

  • Dorsal body cavity consists of cranial and vertebral cavities.

  • Ventral body cavity consists of thoracic, abdominal and pelvic cavities.

  • These questions are frequently asked in objective exams and viva voce.


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👉 Practice match‑the‑following questions regularly, as they are easy scoring and commonly appear in first‑year anatomy and physiology examinations.


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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

❓ What is meant by body cavities in human anatomy?

Body cavities are spaces within the human body that contain, protect, and support internal organs. Major body cavities include cranial, vertebral, thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities.

❓ Which body cavity contains the brain?

The brain is located in the cranial cavity, which forms part of the dorsal body cavity.

❓ Which cavity contains the lungs and heart?

The lungs and heart are located in the thoracic cavity.

❓ What is the dorsal body cavity?

The dorsal body cavity consists of the cranial cavity and vertebral cavity. It protects the brain and spinal cord.

❓ What is the ventral body cavity?

The ventral body cavity includes the thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities and contains major organs involved in respiration, digestion, and reproduction.

❓ Are match-the-following questions important for nursing exams?

Yes. Match-the-following questions are commonly asked in GNM, BSc Nursing, Staff Nurse, and NORCET exams and are considered easy scoring when practiced well.



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