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Notes #2
Body Cavities
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Dorsal Cavity | Contains the spinal and cranial cavity (all of the cavities on the backside of the body) |
| Anterior Cavity | Contains the thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities. (all of the cavities on the front side of the body) |
| Thoracic Cavity | Contains the heart and lungs and is protected by the ribs |
| Abdominal cavity | contains the digestive organs in the abdomen |
| Pelvic Cavity | Lower region of abdomen, protected by the hips, contains reproductive organs, colon, bladder, anus, and appendix |