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Human body cavities
human body cavities health care notes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Dorsal cavity | contains Cranial and Spinal cavity |
| Cranial cavity | contains brain |
| Spinal cavity | contains spinal cord |
| Ventral cavity | contains Thoracic, Abdominal, and Pelvic (Abdominopelvic) cavities |
| Thoracic cavity | contains chest, heart, and lungs |
| Abdominal cavity | contains stomach, liver, and kidney |
| Pelvic cavity | contains urinary bladder and reproductive organs |
| Abdominopelvic cavity | contains Abdominal and Pelvic cavities |
| Body cavities | a hole or hollow space where organs are contained or protected |