Medical terminology exam 5 body cavities
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Cranial cavity
Contains the brain within the skull
Thoracic cavity
Contains the heart, lungs, thymus gland, trachea and esophagus, and numerous blood vessels and nerves
Spinal cavity
Contains the spinal cord
Abdominal cavity
Separated from the thoracic cavity by the diaphragm, contains the stomach, intestines, lover, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys
Pelvic cavity
Surrounded by the pelvic bones, contains the urinary bladder, part of the large intestine, the rectum and anus and the internal reproductive organs