Cavities

Definition

DefinitionRelating to or situated in the central part of the body.

DefinitionThe ventral body cavity is a human body cavity that is in the anterior (front) aspect of the human body. It is made up of the thoracic cavity, and the abdominopelvic cavity.

Ventral Cavity

Appendicular

DefinitionThe dorsal body cavity is located along the dorsal (posterior) surface of the human body, where it is subdivided into the cranial cavity housing the brain and the spinal cavity housing the spinal cord. The two cavities are continuous with one another.

Dorsal Cavity

vocbularyTerms

Axial

of or relating to a limb or limbs.

The abdominopelvic cavity is a body cavity that consists of the abdominal cavity and the pelvic cavity.

Abdominopelvic Cavity

Thoracic Cavity

The thoracic cavity (or chest cavity) is the chamber of the human body (and other animal bodies) that is protected by the thoracic wall

Pelvic Cavity

The pelvic cavity is a body cavity that is bounded by the bones of the pelvis.