Which cavity contains the stomach and pancreas?

• A. Thoracic
• B. Abdominal
• C. Pelvic
• D. Cranial

Answer: (B)

The digestive organs shown here reside in the abdominal portion of the body cavities. The stomach sits in the abdominal cavity, just below the diaphragm, and the pancreas is located in the same general region in the posterior side of the abdomen (behind the stomach, though still within the abdominal area). The other cavities are the chest (thoracic), which houses the heart and lungs; the pelvic cavity, which contains organs like the bladder and reproductive organs but not the stomach or pancreas; and the cranial cavity, which houses the brain. So, the abdominal region correctly contains both organs.