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abdominopelvic cavity

cavitas abdominis et pelvis

The part of the ventral body cavity that is within the abdominal segment of the trunk, which encompasses the abdomen proper plus pelvic cavity.

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Tipo Organ
Estructura principal anatomical space
Nombre latino cavitas abdominis et pelvis
FMA ID 12267

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the abdominopelvic cavity?

The abdominopelvic cavity (cavitas abdominis et pelvis) is the large body cavity that combines the abdominal cavity above and the pelvic cavity below. It is the inferior portion of the ventral body cavity and contains all organs from the diaphragm down to the pelvic floor.

Where is the abdominopelvic cavity located?

The abdominopelvic cavity occupies the entire abdominal segment of the trunk, from the diaphragm above to the pelvic floor below. It is bounded by the abdominal wall anteriorly and laterally and the lumbar spine and pelvic bones posteriorly and inferiorly.

What is the function of the abdominopelvic cavity?

The abdominopelvic cavity provides the enclosed space within which the digestive, urinary, and reproductive organs function. The peritoneum lining the cavity reduces friction between organs and serves as a pathway for blood vessels and nerves to reach abdominal and pelvic organs.

What conditions can affect the abdominopelvic cavity?

Ascites (fluid accumulation), peritonitis (infection of the cavity lining), abdominal compartment syndrome (dangerously elevated intra-cavity pressure), and the spread of cancer throughout the peritoneal cavity (carcinomatosis) are significant conditions affecting this space.

How is the abdominopelvic cavity different from the abdominal cavity?

The abdominal cavity refers strictly to the space above the pelvic brim containing the digestive organs, while the abdominopelvic cavity is a broader term that includes both the abdominal cavity and the pelvic cavity below it. The distinction is anatomically useful for organ regionalization.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:12267 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0035819 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.