HUMAN BODY CAVITIES

The human body consists of the following body cavities:

★ dorsal body cavity

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★ cranial cavity, enclosed by the Skull and contains the brain, eyes, and ears.

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★ spinal canal, enclosed by the spine and contains the spinal cord.

★ ventral body cavity

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★ thoracic cavity, enclosed by the ribcage and contains the lungs and heart.

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★ abdominopelvic cavity

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★ abdominal cavity, enclosed by the ribcage and pelvis and contains the kidneys, ureters, stomach, intestines, liver, gallblader, and pancreas

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★ pelvic cavity, enclosed by the pelvis and contains bladder, anus and reproductive system.

Human body cavities and membranes
Name of cavity			Principal contents	Membranous lining
Dorsal body cavity	Cranial cavity		Brain	Meninges
	Vertebral canal		Spinal cord	Meninges
Ventral body cavity	Thoracic cavity		Lungs,Heart	Pericardium
	Abdominopelvic cavity	Abdominal cavity	Digestive organs, spleen, kidneys	Peritoneum
		Pelvic cavity	Bladder, reproductive organs	Peritoneum