Body cavities

Have you heard the term ‘The three diaphragms?’ Well we actually have four in total – the cranial, cervical, thoracic, the pelvic diaphragm.

Body cavities and membranes. In most cases, the body is described as having two main cavities called the "dorsal and ventral body cavities". Some anatomical references do not recognize the dorsal body cavity but we will use it in this example because it's used by many professionals and colleges.

Shows the body cavities from a front view and a lateral view, practice naming the cavity by filling in the boxes.

Shows the body cavities from a front view and a lateral view, practice naming the cavity by filling in the boxes.

Click for body cavity anatomy notes! Worksheet, labeled diagrams, drawings. Review of ventral, thoracic, pericardial, pleural, abdominal, pelvic, dorsal, cranial, and spinal cavities. Great for nursing, medical, science students, USMLE, NCLEX, and Board study prep!

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