Abdominopelvic cavity

Definition

The abdominopelvic cavity is a body compartment that combines the abdominal and pelvic cavities, housing major organs of digestion, reproduction, and excretion. It is bounded by the abdominal walls, the pelvic girdle at the bottom, and the diaphragm at the top.

Related terms

Abdominal Cavity:

The upper compartment of the abdominopelvic cavity that houses major digestive organs such as the stomach, intestines, liver, and pancreas.

Pelvic Cavity: The lower portion within the abdominopelvic cavity that contains reproductive organs, bladder, and rectum.

Diaphragm:

A muscular partition between the thoracic (chest) and abdominopelvic cavities; it plays a key role in respiration