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Body Cavities
Body cavities
Question | Answer |
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Ventral body cavity separated by diaphragm into | Thoracic cavity and abdominoplelvic cavity |
Thoracic Cavity | Surrounded by chest wall and diaphragm |
Abdominopelvic Cavity | Contains the peritoneal cavity |
Right pleural cavity | Part of thoracic cavity, surrounds right lung |
Mediastinum | Separated left and right pleural cavity. Contains the trachea, esophagus, and major vessels...also contains pericardial cavity which surrounds the heart |
Left Pleural Cavity | Part of thoracic cavity, surrounds left lung |
Abdominal Cavity | Part of abdominopelvic cavity, contains many digestive glands and organs |
Pelvic Cavity | Part of abdominopelvic cavity (inferior portion), contains urinary bladder, reproductive organs, last portion of digestive tract |