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	~~'''~~Body ~~cavity''' is a term used in [[anatomy]] to describe the internal spaces of an organism's body. In humans and many other animals, the body cavity houses and protects the [[internal organs]].~~		== Body Cavity ==

	~~== Definition ==~~		[[File:Scheme_body_cavities-en.svg\|thumb\|right\|Diagram of human body cavities]]
	A '''body cavity''' is a fluid-filled space inside the body that holds and protects internal organs. ~~Human body cavities are separated by membranes~~ and other ~~structures. The two largest human~~ body cavities are the ~~[[ventral cavity]]~~ and the ~~[[dorsal cavity]]~~.
			A '''body cavity''' is a fluid-filled space inside the body that holds and protects internal organs. In humans and other animals, body cavities are essential for the organization and function of the body. They allow for the separation and protection of organs, as well as providing space for organs to change size and shape as needed.

	== Types of Body Cavities ==		== Types of Body Cavities ==
	~~There are several types of body cavities in the human body.~~

	=== ~~Ventral~~ Cavity ===		The human body has several major cavities, each serving distinct functions and containing specific organs.
	The ~~ventral~~ cavity is located at the ~~front~~ of the body ~~and~~ is divided into two main ~~cavities~~: the [[~~thoracic cavity~~]] and the [[~~abdominopelvic cavity~~]]~~. The thoracic cavity houses the heart~~ and ~~lungs, while the abdominopelvic cavity houses~~ the ~~digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems~~.
			=== Dorsal Body Cavity ===

			The '''dorsal body cavity''' is located along the posterior (back) side of the body. It is divided into two main parts:

			* '''Cranial cavity''': This cavity houses the [[brain]] and is enclosed by the skull.
			* '''Vertebral cavity''': Also known as the spinal cavity, it encases the [[spinal cord]] and is protected by the vertebral column.

	=== ~~Dorsal~~ Cavity ===		=== Ventral Body Cavity ===
	~~The dorsal cavity is located at the back of the body and is divided into the [[cranial cavity]], which houses the brain, and the [[spinal cavity]], which houses the spinal cord.~~

	~~=== Other Cavities ===~~		The '''ventral body cavity''' is located on the anterior (front) aspect of the body and is larger than the dorsal cavity. It is subdivided into:
	~~Other smaller~~ cavities ~~include~~ the [[~~oral cavity~~]], [[~~nasal cavity~~]], [[~~middle ear cavities~~]], and [[~~orbital cavities~~]].
			* '''Thoracic cavity''': This cavity is enclosed by the rib cage and contains the [[heart]] and [[lungs]]. It is further divided into:
			* '''Pleural cavities''': Each surrounds a lung.
			* '''Pericardial cavity''': Contains the heart.
			* '''Abdominopelvic cavity''': This cavity is divided into the abdominal and pelvic cavities:
			* '''Abdominal cavity''': Contains organs such as the [[stomach]], [[liver]], [[pancreas]], [[spleen]], [[kidneys]], and most of the [[intestines]].
			* '''Pelvic cavity''': Contains the [[bladder]], some reproductive organs, and the rectum.

	== Functions of Body Cavities ==		== Functions of Body Cavities ==
	~~Body cavities serve several important functions in the body. They:~~

	* ~~Protect delicate~~ organs from ~~shocks~~ and ~~impacts~~		Body cavities serve several important functions:
	* ~~Allow~~ organs ~~to change size~~ and ~~shape without distorting other tissues or organs~~
	* ~~Provide a space for~~ organs to ~~move~~		* '''Protection''': They protect internal organs from physical damage.
			* '''Support''': Cavities provide a framework that supports and holds organs in place.
			* '''Compartmentalization''': They separate organs and systems, preventing interference and allowing for specialized environments.
			* '''Flexibility''': Cavities allow organs to expand and contract, such as the lungs during breathing or the stomach during digestion.

	== ~~See Also~~ ==		== Related Pages ==
	* [[Coelom]]
	* [[Pleural cavity]]
	* [[Peritoneal cavity]]

	~~== References ==~~		* [[Human anatomy]]
	~~<references />~~		* [[Organ (anatomy)]]
			* [[Physiology]]
			* [[Thoracic cavity]]
			* [[Abdominal cavity]]

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'''Body cavity''' is a term used in [[anatomy]] to describe the internal spaces of an organism's body. In humans and many other animals, the body cavity houses and protects the [[internal organs]].

== Definition ==
A '''body cavity''' is a fluid-filled space inside the body that holds and protects internal organs. Human body cavities are separated by membranes and other structures. The two largest human body cavities are the [[ventral cavity]] and the [[dorsal cavity]].

== Types of Body Cavities ==
There are several types of body cavities in the human body.

=== Ventral Cavity ===
The ventral cavity is located at the front of the body and is divided into two main cavities: the [[thoracic cavity]] and the [[abdominopelvic cavity]]. The thoracic cavity houses the heart and lungs, while the abdominopelvic cavity houses the digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.

=== Dorsal Cavity ===
The dorsal cavity is located at the back of the body and is divided into the [[cranial cavity]], which houses the brain, and the [[spinal cavity]], which houses the spinal cord.

=== Other Cavities ===
Other smaller cavities include the [[oral cavity]], [[nasal cavity]], [[middle ear cavities]], and [[orbital cavities]].

== Functions of Body Cavities ==
Body cavities serve several important functions in the body. They:

* Protect delicate organs from shocks and impacts
* Allow organs to change size and shape without distorting other tissues or organs
* Provide a space for organs to move

== See Also ==
* [[Coelom]]
* [[Pleural cavity]]
* [[Peritoneal cavity]]

== References ==
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[[Category:Human body]]
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