Body Cavities

Dorsal Cavity

Protects the organs and tissues within the back side of the body. The dorsal cavity is subdivided into two separate cavities: the cranial and spinal cavities.

abdominal cavity

contains the stomach, liver, spleen, gallbladder, pancreas, and parts of the large intestine. The abdominal cavity is separated from the pelvic cavity below by an imaginary horizontal line draw from the right iliac crest to the left iliac crest. The iliac crests form the upper borders of the largest bone in the pelvic

Pelvic Cavity

contains the urinary bladder, urethra, portions of the large intestine, and the reproductive organs.

pleural cavity

inside the chest cavity, the space between the outside of the lungs and the interior of the chest wall.

Body Cavity

is a space within the body that contains and protects the internal organs and other body structures. There are two main cavities in the human body: the dorsal and ventral cavities.

Cranial cavity

is located within the skull. It protects the brain.

Spinal Cavity

is located within the spinal column. As its name implies, it protects the spinal cord.

thoracic cavity

protects the heart, lungs, esophagus, and major blood vessels that run through the chest.

Ventral cavity

protects the organs and tissues within the front side of the body. The ventral cavity is subdivided into three separate cavities: the thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities.

abdominopelvic

was made up by the abdominal and pelvic cavities