Basics of the Body: Body Cavities and Abdominal Quadrants/Regions
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body cavities
spaces that house internal organs and help define the anatomy of the body
dorsal cavity
spine side
ventral cavity
stomach side
What can the dorsal cavity be subdivided into?
cranial cavity (within skull and holds brain)
spinal cavity (contains spinal cord)
What does the thoracic cavity contain?
lungs and mediastinum
What does the mediastinum contain?
heart, aorta, esophagus, trachea, and the thymus gland
What divides the thoracic and abdominal cavity?
diaphragm
How many quarters is the abdominal pelvic cavity divided into, what is the intersection point, and from what POV are the quadrants described?
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belly button
Patient (their right side is the right side)
Right upper quadrant contains?
Note 
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