cavities of the body Flashcards
1
Q
abdominal
A
space below the chest containing organs
2
Q
cranial
A
space in the head containing the brain and surrounded by the skull
3
Q
diaphragm
A
muscle separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities
4
Q
dorsal
A
pertaining to the back
5
Q
mediastinum
A
centrally located space outside of and between the lungs
6
Q
pelvic
A
space below the abdomen; pertaining to the pelvis
7
Q
peritoneum
A
double folded membrane surrounding the abdominal cavity
8
Q
pleura
A
double folded membrane surrounding each lung
9
Q
pleural cavity
A
space between the pleural layers
10
Q
spinal
A
space within the spinal cavity
11
Q
thoracic
A
space in the chest
12
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ventral (anterior)
A
pertaining to the front
