Abdominal Cavity

The region in the abdomen extending from the thoracic DIAPHRAGM to the plane of the superior pelvic aperture (pelvic inlet). The abdominal cavity contains the PERITONEUM and abdominal VISCERA, as well as the extraperitoneal space which includes the RETROPERITONEAL SPACE.

Year introduced: 2003

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Tree Number(s): A01.923.047.025

MeSH Unique ID: D034841

Entry Terms:

• Abdominal Cavities
• Cavities, Abdominal
• Cavity, Abdominal
• Cavitas abdominis

Previous Indexing:

• Abdomen (1964-2002)

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Body Regions
Torso
Abdomen
Abdominal Cavity
Peritoneum
Douglas' Pouch
Mesentery +
Omentum
Peritoneal Cavity
Peritoneal Stomata
Retroperitoneal Space