Abdominopelvic cavity
Abdominopelvic Cavity
The Abdominopelvic Cavity (pronunciation: ab-do-min-o-pel-vic cav-i-ty) is a major body cavity in humans and many animals, including mammals, birds, and reptiles. It is a term in Anatomy that refers to the combined abdominal cavity and pelvic cavity.
Etymology
The term "Abdominopelvic" is derived from the combination of two words: "Abdominal", which comes from the Latin word "abdomen" meaning "belly", and "Pelvic", which comes from the Latin word "pelvis" meaning "basin". The term "cavity" comes from the Latin word "cavitas" meaning "hollow".
Description
The abdominopelvic cavity is a continuous, large body space situated in the torso, or trunk, of the body. It is divided into two parts: the superior part is the abdominal cavity, and the inferior part within the bony pelvis is the pelvic cavity. The abdominal cavity contains organs such as the stomach, liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, small intestine, kidneys, and most of the large intestine. The pelvic cavity contains the bladder, some of the large intestine, and the internal reproductive organs.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Abdominopelvic cavity
- Wikipedia's article - Abdominopelvic cavity
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