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Med. Terms Pg 38
Body Cavities
| Cavity | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abdominal cavity | superior division of abdominopelvic cavity |
| pelvic cavity | inferior division of abdominopelvic cavity |
| cranial cavity | contains the brain |
| spinal cavity | contains the spinal cord |
| thoracic cavity | contains the two lungs |
| abdominopelvic cavity | combination of abdominal and pelvic cavities |
| diaphragm | wall that separates the thoracic cavity and the abdominopelvic cavity & a muscle used for respiration or breathing |
| mediastinum | central region between the two lungs. contains heart, aorta, esophagus, trachea and thymus gland |
| viscera | any internal organ |