Abdominal cavity

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000035",
  "term": "Abdominal cavity",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The large body cavity in vertebrates that houses most of the digestive organs, as well as the kidneys, spleen, and adrenal glands. It is situated below the thoracic cavity and is separated from it by the diaphragm. The cavity is lined by a serous membrane called the peritoneum, which also covers many of the organs within it.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "diaphragm"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 715 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/abdominal-cavity/"
}