Medical terminology exam 5 body cavities

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