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11th Grade
03/29/2009

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Term
Cavity
Definition
A Hole Or Hollow Space In The Body That Contains And Protects Internal Organs
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Cranial Cavity
Definition
Hollow Space That Contains The Brain And Skull
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Spinal Cavity
Definition

Hollow Space That Contains The Spinal Cord Within The Spinal Column

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Thoracic (Chest) Cavity
Definition

Hollow SpaceThat Contains The Heart And Lungs Within The Ribs Between The Neck And Diaphragm

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Abdominal Cavity
Definition
Hollow Space That Contains The Major Organs Of Digestion Between The Diaphragm And Pelvic Cavity
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Peritoneal Cavity
Definition
Hollow Space Within The Abdominal Cavity Between The Parietal Peritoneum And The Visceral Peritoneum
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Pelvic Cavity
Definition
Hollow Space That Contains Reproductive And Some Excretory Systems And Organs
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Abdomen
Definition
Portion Of The Body Between The Thorax And The Pelvis And The Abdominal Cavity
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Thorax
Definition
Chest Region Located Between The Neck And Diaphragm
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Groin
Definition
Lower Region Of The Abdomen Adjacent To The Thigh; Also Known As The Inguinal Area
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Membranes
Definition
Thin Layers Of Tisssue that Cover A Surfaace, Line A Cavity, Or Divide A Space Or Organ
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Peritoneum
Definition
Membrane Lining The Walls Of The Abdominal And Pelvic Cavities And Covers Some Organs In This Area
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Partial Peritoneum
Definition
The Outer Layer Of The Peritoneum That Lines The Abdominal And Pelvic Cavities
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Visceral Peritoneum
Definition
The Inner Layer Of The Peritoneum That Surrounds The Abdomial Organs
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Peritonitis
Definition
Inflammation Of The Peritoneum
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Umbilicus
Definition
The Pit In The Abdominal Wall Marking The Point Where The Umbilical Cord Entered The Fetus (Also Called The Navel)
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Meseentery
Definition
Layer Of The Peritoneum That Suspends Parts Of The Intestine In The Abdominal Cavity
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Retroperitoneal
Definition

Means Superficial To The Peritoneum

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