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Cephalic Region
The entire head.
Cervical Region
Connects head to the torso.
Thoracic Region
The chest.
Abdominal Region
The abdomen.
Pelvic Region
The pelvis.
Pubic Region
The genitals.
Dorsum
The back.
Cranial Cavity
Contains the brain.
Spinal Cavity
Contains the spinal cord.
Thoracic Cavity
Contains the lungs and mediastinum.
Mediastinum
Contains the heart, aorta, esophagus, trachea, and thymus gland.
Abdominal Cavity
Contains digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems.
Pelvic Cavity
Contains digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems.
Visceral
Describes membranes that cover organs.
Parietal
Describes cavity walls.
Pleura
Describes membranes in the thoracic cavity.
Peritoneum
Describes membranes in the abdominopelvic cavity.
RUQ
Right upper quadrant: contains liver, pancreas, spleen, left kidney, stomach, colon, small intestines.
LUQ
Left upper quadrant: contains left kidney, liver (small portion), pancreas (big portion), spleen, stomach, colon, small intestines.
RLQ
Right lower quadrant: contains right ureter, appendix, right ovary, right fallopian tube, midline area (bladder, uterus, prostate).
LLQ
Left lower quadrant: contains left ureter, left ovary, left fallopian tube.
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