Body cavities

Did you know that you have several diaphragms in your body? It’s not something we think about every day but let’s review where a few are. 🫁 the respiratory diaphragm 🦷 the oral cavity diaphragm 🧠 the cranial cavity diaphragm Collectively, these all help support our pelvis. These diaphragms that separate the body cavities are constantly moving. And every time that we take a breath or speak, there is a response to the pressure we apply. The more you know. 📚 #tendingtoyourwomb #womensh...

Shows the body cavities from a front view and a lateral view, practice naming the cavity by filling in the boxes.

Body cavities and membranes. In most cases, the body is described as having two main cavities called the "dorsal and ventral body cavities". Some anatomical references do not recognize the dorsal body cavity but we will use it in this example because it's used by many professionals and colleges.

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