Matching Pairs Principal Body Cavities and Major Anatomical ContentsOnline version Intro to A&P by Sariyeth Clemente 1 Vertebral (Spinal) cavity 2 Dorsal body cavity 3 Pelvic Cavity 4 Abdominal Cavity 5 Pleural cavity 6 Cranial cavity 7 Thoracic cavity 8 Ventral cavity 9 Abdominopelvic cavity 10 Mediastinum cavity 11 Principal Body Cavities 12 Pericardial cavity superior portion of the ventral cavity, this cavity is surrounded by ribs, sternum, the thoracic vertebrae. It has three smaller cavities fluid-filled space that surrounds the heart. Located between the lungs 2 cavities, each surrounding a lung Posterior aspect of the body and divided into two subdivisions anterior aspect of the body; divided into two subdivisions by the diaphragm Dorsal body cavity, Ventral cavity inferior portion containing the urinary bladder, appendix, sigmoid colon, rectum, and reproductive organs central portion of thoracic cavity between lungs, extends from sternum to vertebral column, & neck to diaphragm. Does not contain lungs. formed by the vertebrae (or bones of the vertebral column). This cavity contains the spinal cord and the beginnings of the spinal nerves. inferior portion of the ventral cavity. It extends from the diaphragm to the groin. It is divided into two separate cavities superior portion containing the stomach, liver, pancreas, gall bladder, small intestine and most of the large intestine. formed by the cranial (skull) bones and contains the brain.