Body Cavities Chap.2
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12 terms
Latin | English |
|---|---|
| cranial cavity |  space containing brain, pituitary gland |
| thoracic cavity | lungs, heart, esophagus, trachea, bronchial tubes, thymus gland, aorta (large artery) |
| spinal cavity | space within the spinal column (backbones) containing the spinal cord |
| mediastinum | centrally located space between lungs. |
| abdominal cavity | space below the chest containing organs such as liver, stomach, gallbladder and intestines |
| pelvic cavity | rectum, urinary bladder, urethra and ureters; uterus and vagina |
| diaphragm | muscle separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; moves up and down, aids in breathing. |
| dorsal (posterior) | pertaining to the back. |
| peritoneum | double layered membrane surrounding the abdominal organs |
| pleura | double layered membrane surrounding each lung |
| pleural cavity | space between the pleural membranes |
| ventral (anterior) | pertaining to the front |
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