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Chapter 2- Section 3
The Language of Medicine- 8th Edition
Question | Answer |
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Abdominal Cavity | Space below the chest containing such as the liver, stomach, gallbladder, and intestines. |
Cranial Cavity | Space in the head containing the brain and surrounded by the skull. |
Diaphragm | Muscle separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities. |
Dorsal (Posterior) | Pertaining to the back |
Mediastinium | Centrally located space between the lungs. |
Pelvic Cavity | Space below the abdomen containing portions of the intestines, rectum, urinary bladder, and reproductive organs. |
Peritoneum | Double- layered membrane surrounding the abdominal organs. |
Pleura | Double-layered membrane surrounding each lung. |
Pleural Cavity | Space between the pleural membranes and surrounding each lung. |
Spinal Cavity | Space within the spinal column (backbones) and containing the spinal cord. |
Thoracic Cavity | Space in the chest containing the heart, lungs, bronchial tubes, trachea, esophagaus, and other organs |
Ventral (anterior) | Pertaining to the front |