Human body cavities
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The human body consists of the following cavities:
- dorsal body cavity
- cranial cavity, enclosed by the cranium and contains the brain
- vertebral canal, enclosed by the spinal column and contains the spinal cord
- ventral body cavity
- thoracic cavity, contains the lungs and heart
- abdominal cavity, contains the kidney, ureters and most of the digestive organs.
| 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 | Pleura cavities | Lungs | Pleurae |
| Pericardial cavity | Heart | Pericardium | ||
| Abdominopelvic cavity | Abdominal cavity | Digestive organs, spleen, kidneys | Peritoneum | |
| Pelvic cavity | Bladder, reproductive organs | Peritoneum | ||
