Medical Terminology / Unit 4 MedTerm 0222 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Abdominal Cavity
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The idea
The abdominal cavity is the division of the ventral cavity below the diaphragm, containing the stomach, intestines, liver, and kidneys.
In practice
The abdominal cavity has no bony wall at its front.
Where people slip
The abdominal and pelvic cavities are continuous, and are often named together.
Your place on the trail
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