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What exactly are the peritoneal, pleural and pericardial cavities?
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Sacs around organs: The peritoneal cavity is the area in your abdomen where your stomach, intestines and glands are located. The pleural cavity holds the lungs and the pericardial cavity surrounds the heart.
Answered 11/11/2014
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