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body cavities
| cavity | what's contained |
|---|---|
| 1. Cranial | It contains the brain, and pituitary gland |
| 2. Thoracic | It contains the lungs, heart, esophagus, trachea, bronchial tubes, thymus gland, aorta |
| A. Pleural cavity | The space surrounding the each lung. |
| B. Mediastinum | Centrally located space outside of and between the lungs. It contains the heart, aorta, trachea, esophagus, thymus gland, bronchial tubes, and many lymph nodes. |
| 3. Abdominal | Peritoneum, kidneys, stomach, small intestines, large intestines, spleen, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, diaphragm |
| 4. Pelvic | Portions of the small and large intestines, rectum, urinary bladder, ureters, in females the uterus and vagina |
| 5. Spinal | The nerves of the spinal cord. |