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gross anatomy
ch 6
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Post-Graduate
07/28/2013

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diaphragm
Definition
large muscle that assists inspiration and divides the ventral cavity into upper thoracic and lower peritoneal cavities
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false pelvis
Definition
descriptive term given to the area superior to the pelvic inlet (linea terminalis) and inferior to the iliac crests. Also called greater pelvis or pelvis major
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dorsal cavity
Definition
situated on the posterior (dorsal) side of the body , the dorsal cavity consists of the cranial cavity and spinal cavity
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ventral cavity
Definition
situated on the anterior (ventral) side of the body and is divided into thoracic and peritoneal cavities by the diaphragm
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thoracic cavity
Definition
is enclosed area that corresponds to the rib cage, encompassing the chest
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peritoneal cavity
Definition
also referred to as the abdominopelvic cavity, is the largest body cavity, encompassing the abdomen and pelvis. It is lined by the peritoneal membrane or peritoneum
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visceral peritoneum
Definition
is the portion of peritoneum covering the organs
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