Asked by Hoàng Kiên on May 09, 2024
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List the subdivisions of the ventral body cavity and indicate the main organs that are found within each of the subdivisions.
Ventral Body Cavity
The body cavity located on the front (anterior) of the human body, which houses organs such as the heart, lungs, and intestines.
- Identify the major organs and cavities of the human body and their functions.
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Elizabeth GudisMay 15, 2024
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The subdivisions of the ventral body cavity include the thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities. The thoracic cavity includes the right and left lungs and the heart. The abdominal cavity includes the stomach, liver, spleen, gallbladder, and small and large intestine. The pelvic cavity includes the rectum, urinary bladder, internal reproductive organs, and a portion of the large intestine.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the major organs and cavities of the human body and their functions.
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