Terms (Body Cavities) Flashcards
1
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internal organs
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viscera
2
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cranial
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brain, pituitary gland
3
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thoracic
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lungs, heart, esophagus, trachea, bronchial tubes, thymus gland, aorta
4
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thoracic cavity is divided into 2 smaller cavities:
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- Pleural cavity - space surrounding each lung, double membrane surrounding the lungs
- Mediastinum - between the lungs
5
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abdominal
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stomach, small & large intestines, spleen, pancreas, liver, gallbladder
6
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pelvic
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Portions of the small and large intestines, rectum, urinary bladder, urethra, and ureters; uterus & vagina in females