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Vertebral Canal

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Formed by vertebral column and contains spinal cord and the beginnings of spinal nerves.

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Thoracic Cavity

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Chest cavity; contains pleural and pericardial sacs and the mediastinum.

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Pleural Cavity

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THORACIC CAVITY

A potential space between the layers of the pleura that surrounds a lung.

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Pericardial Cavity

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THORACIC CAVITY

A potential space between the layers of the pericardium that surrounds the heart.

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Mediastinum

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THORACIC CAVITY

Central portion of thoracic cavity between the lungs; extends from sternum to vertebral column and from first rib to diaphragm; contains heart, thymus, esophagus, trachea, and several large blood vessels.

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Abdominopelvic Cavity

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Subdivided into abdominal and pelvic cavities.

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Abdominal Cavity

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ABDOMINOPELVIC CAVITY

Contains stomach, spleen, liver, gallbladder, small intestine, and most of large intestine.

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Pelvic Cavity

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ABDOMINOPELVIC CAVITY

Contains urinary bladder, portions of large intestine, and internal organs of reproduction.

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Cranial Activity

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Formed by the cranial bones and contains brain.