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Body Cavities
main cavities of the body
| what are the two main cavities | dorsal and ventral |
|---|---|
| What Cavities are in the dorsal cavity? | The spinal cavity and the cranial cavity. |
| What organ does the spinal cavity include? | The spinal cord and vertebrae. |
| What organ does the cranial cavity include? | The brain. |
| What cavities are in the ventral cavity? | Thoracic cavity, mediastinum, pleural cavities, diaphragm, abdominopelvic cavity, abdominal cavity, pelvic cavity. |
| What cavities does the thoracic cavity include? | The mediastinum and the pleural cavities. |
| What organs does the mediastinum cavity include? | Heart, trachea, blood vessels, larynx |
| What organs do the pleural cavities include? | lungs |
| What cavities does the abdominopelvic cavity include? | The abdominal and pelvic cavities. |
| What organs does the abdominal cavity include? | Stomach, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, small intestine, parts of large intestine, liver |
| What organs does the pelvic cavity include? | Lower (sigmoid) colon, rectum, reproductive organs, urinary bladder, prostate |