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List the five body cavities?
- Cranial
- Thoracic
- Abdominal
- Pelvic
- Spinal
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Abdominal cavity
Space below wthe chest containing organs such as the liver, stomach, gallbladder, and intestines; also called the abdomin.
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Cranial cavity
Space in the head containing the brian and surrounded by the skull.
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Diaphragm
Muscle separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities.
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Dorsal (posterior)
Pertaining to the back
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Mediastinum
Centrally located space between the lungs
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Pelvic cavity
Space below the abdomen containing portions of the intestines, rectum, urinary bladder, and reproductive organs.
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Peritoneum
Double-layered membrane surrounding the abdominal organs
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Pleura
Double-layered membrane surrounding each lung
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Pleural cavity
Space between the pleural mambranes
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Spinal cavity
Space within the spinal column (backbones) and containing the spinal cord
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Thoracic cavity
Space in the chest containing the heart, lungs, bronchial tubes, trachea, esophgus, and other organs
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Ventral (anterior)
Pertaining to the front
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