Cavities Flashcards
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Abdominal Cavity
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The area below the diaphragm is commonly referred to as the belly. it contains the kidneys, stomach, intestines, and other organs of digestion.
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Pelvic Cavity
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The space is formed by the bones of the pelvic area and contains organs of reproduction and elimination.
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Thoracic Cavity
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The area of the chest contains the heart and lungs. Within this cavity, the space containing the heart is called the pericardial cavity, and the spaces surrounding each lung are known as the pleural cavity. Other organs located in the thoracic cavity are the esophagus, trachea, and certain large blood and lymph vessels.
