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Ch. 2 Terms, Sec 3
Medical Terminology Class, Chapter 2 Terms, Study Sec 3
| Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
| Abdominal Cavity | Space below the chest containing organs such as the liver, stomach, gallbladder, and intestines; also called the abdomen |
| Cranial Cavity | Space in the head containing the brain and surrounded by the skull |
| Diaphragm | Muscle separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities |
| Dorsal (Posterior) | Pertaining to the back |
| Mediastinum | Centrally located space between the lungs |
| Pelvic Cavity | Space below the abdomen containing portions of the intestines, rectum, urinary bladder, and reproductive organs |
| Peritoneum | Double-layered membrane surrounding the abdominal organs |
| Pleura | Double-layered membrane surrounding each lung |
| Pleural Cavity | Space between the pleural membrane and surrounding each lung |
| Spinal Cavity | Space within the spinal cloumn (backbones) and containing the spinal cord (Also known as spinal canal) |
| Thoracic Cavity | Space in the chest containing the heart, lungs, bronchial tubes, trachea, esophagus, and other organs |
| Ventral (Anterior) | Pertaining to the front |