The cavity within the abdomen, the space between the abdominal wall and the spine. The abdominal cavity is hardly an empty space. It contains a number of crucial organs including the lower part of the esophagus, the stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, and bladder.

The space in the abdomen that holds the major digestive organs in an animal. Normally referred to as the area between the diaphragm and the pelvis. Also referred to as the peritoneal cavity.

The cavity in the abdomen which contains all the internal organs and entrails. The diaphragm separates this area from the thorax in mammals.

The part of the body between the bottom of the ribs and the top of the thighs, containing most of the digestive and urinary systems along with some reproductive organs

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 [..]

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 [..]

The body cavity between the chest and the pelvis.

<anatomy> That portion of the body extending from beneath the diaphragm down to the pelvis. It contains all the abdominal organs. (27 Sep 1997)

the hollow part of the body that is between the thorax and the pelvis; contains organs of digestion, excretion, and reproduction