body cavities

are spaces within the body that help protect seperate and support internal organ

which contains the brain

which contains the spinal cord, three layers of protective tissues called the meninges.

is formed by the ribs, the chest musceles, the sternum and the back bone

a fluid filled space that surrounds the heart

two fluid filled spaces around each lung

central part of the thoracic cavity

a domed shape muscle that seperates the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity

extends from the diaphragm to the groin and is encircled by abdominal wall and the bones and muscles of the pelvis.

contains the stomach spleen liver gallbladder small intestine and most of large intestine.

contains the urinary bladder, portions of the large intestine and internal organs of the reproductive system.

organs in the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities