brasheranatomybodycavities

BODY CAVITIES The body consists of several cavities, or spaces, which contain organs. I. Dorsal cavity A. Cranial Cavity—contains the brain B. Spinal Cavity—contains the spinal cord II. Ventral Cavity A. Thoracic Cavity—the chest cavity, superior to the diaphragm 1. Pleural Cavity—contains the lungs 2. Pericardial Cavity—contains the heart B. Abdominopelvic Cavity—the cavity inferior to the diaphragm 1. Abdominal cavity—contains the liver, stomach, spleen, pancreas, gall bladder, small intestines and large intestines 2. Pelvic Cavity—contains the urinary bladder, the rectum, female reproductive organs, male reproductive glands and ducts