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Body Cavities
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Dorsal cavity | Back side of the body (divided into the cranial and spinal cavity) |
| Cranial cavity | Holds the brain |
| Spinal Cavity | Holds the spinal cord |
| Ventral Cavity | Front side of the body (divided into two parts by the diaphragm) |
| Thoracic Cavity | Above the diaphragm, holds the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels |
| Abdominal Cavity | Below the diaphragm, holds the organs of the digestive and urinary systems |
| Pelvic Cavity | Bottom portion of the abdominal cavity. Contains the reproductive system |