Where Is Abdominal Cavity Located?

Anatomical terminology
The abdominal cavity is a large body cavity in humans and many other animals that contains many organs. It is a part of the abdominopelvic cavity. It is located below the thoracic cavity, and above the pelvic cavity.

Where in the abdominal cavity is the stomach located?

Stomach. A thick-walled digestive organ found on the left side of the abdomen that is divided into four regions: the cardia, fundus, body, and pylorus.

What organs can you find in the abdominal cavity?

The abdomen contains many vital organs: the stomach, the small intestine (jejunum and ileum), the large intestine (colon), the liver, the spleen, the gallbladder, the pancreas, the uterus, the fallopian tubes, the ovaries, the kidneys, the ureters, the bladder, and many blood vessels (arteries and veins).

James H. Sterling

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