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Abdominal cavity
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space below the chest containing organs such as the liver, stomach, gallbladder, and intestines
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cranial cavity
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space in the head containing the brain and surrounded by the skull; means pertaining to the skull
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diaphragm
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muscle separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; moves up and down and aids in breathing
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dorsal (posterior)
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pertaining to the back
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mediastinum
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centrally located space outside of and between the lungs
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pelvic cavity
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space below the abdomen containing portions of the intestines, rectum, urinary bladder, and reproductive organs
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peritoneum
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double-folded membrane surrounding the abdominal cavity
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pleura
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double-folded membrane surrounding each lung
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pleural cavity
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space between the pleural layers
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spinal cavity
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space within the spinal column (backbones) containing the spinal cord
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thoracic cavity
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space in the chest containing the heart, lungs, bronchial tubes, trachea, esophagus, and other organs
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ventral (anterior)
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pertaining to the front
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