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Study Notes
Body Cavities Overview
- Cranial Cavity: Contains the brain, protected by the skull.
- Vertebral Canal: Encases the spinal cord within the vertebral column.
- Mediastinum: Central compartment of the thoracic cavity, housing the heart, great vessels, esophagus, and trachea.
- Pleural Cavity: Space between the pleura surrounding each lung; facilitates lung expansion and contraction.
- Pericardial Cavity: Contains the heart, filled with pericardial fluid to reduce friction during heartbeats.
- Diaphragm: Muscular structure separating the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity; aids in respiration.
- Abdominal Cavity: Extends from the diaphragm to the pelvis, contains digestive organs, kidneys, and spleen.
- Pelvic Cavity: Inferior to the abdominal cavity, houses reproductive organs, bladder, and rectum.
- Abdominopelvic Cavity: Combined term for the abdominal and pelvic cavities; emphasizes their continuous nature.
- Ventral Cavity: Includes the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities; situated at the front of the body.
- Dorsal Cavity: Comprises the cranial and vertebral cavities; located on the posterior side of the body.
- Thoracic Cavity: Enclosed by the rib cage, containing the heart and lungs, divided into mediastinum and pleural cavities.
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