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Body Cavities
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cranial Cavity (dorsal) | contains the brain |
| Spinal Cavity (dorsal) | contains the spinal column |
| Thoracic Cavity (ventral) | protects the heart, lungs, esophagus, and major blood vessels that run through the chest. Diaphragm separates thoracic and abdominal cavity |
| Abdominal cavity (ventral) | contains the stomach, liver, spleen, gallbladder, pancreas, and parts of the large intestine |
| Pelvic Cavity (ventral) | contains the urinary bladder, portions of the large intestine, and the reproductive organs |