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Body Cavities
Module 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| body cavity | a space within the body that contains internal organs (viscera) |
| cranial cavity | the head or skull. contains the brain and pituitary gland. |
| thoracic cavity | the chest region contains the lungs, heart, esophagus, trachea, bronchial tubes, thymus gland and the aorta which is the largest artery in the body. |
| abdominal cavity | the belly area and includes the stomach, small and large intestines, spleen, liver, gallbladder and pancreas. |
| theperitoneum | the double folded membrane surrounding the abdominal cavity. |
| pelvic cavity | the lower abdominal area and includes the urinary bladder, urethra, ureters; uterus and vagina in the female. |
| spinal cavity | located behind the spine and contains the nerves of the spinal cord. |