Dorsal Cavity

Summary Information: Dorsal Cavity

Dorsal Cavity: The dorsal cavity is an enclosed chamber that contains a portion of the body's organs and structures. The dorsal cavity is located in the posterior area of the trunk, head and neck and includes the cranial cavity and the spinal cavity. Conditions that can afflict the dorsal cavity include infection, infarction, trauma, cancer, genetic disorders, birth defects, and syndromes.

Closely Related Organs: Dorsal Cavity

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Dorsal Cavity:

• Ventral cavity
• Nervous system
• Body systems
• Skull

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Dorsal Cavity

The following conditions are related to the organ: Dorsal Cavity:

• Infection
• Trauma
• Cancer
• Genetic disorders
• Birth defects
• Syndromes

Sub Parts: Dorsal Cavity

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Dorsal Cavity:

• Cranial cavity
• Spinal cavity
• Spinal cord
• Vertebrae
• Brain

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Dorsal Cavity

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Dorsal Cavity:

• Fever
• Weakness
• Numbness
• Tingling
• Change in consciousness
• Back pain
• Headache
• Abnormal vital signs
• Deformities in the cranial or spinal cavities
• Abnormalities in mental function
• Abnormalities in sensation or movement

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Dorsal Cavity: Related Topics

• Dorsal
• Cavity

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