Which cavity contains the kidneys and adrenal glands?

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Which cavity contains the kidneys and adrenal glands?

Explanation:
Organs in the kidneys and adrenal glands are located in the abdominal region. The kidneys sit in the retroperitoneal space behind the peritoneum, high in the abdomen, and the adrenal glands sit on top of each kidney in the upper abdomen. This places both structures within the abdominal cavity, not in the thoracic (chest) or pelvic regions, and far from the cranial (head) cavity. So, the abdominal cavity is the correct container for these organs.

Organs in the kidneys and adrenal glands are located in the abdominal region. The kidneys sit in the retroperitoneal space behind the peritoneum, high in the abdomen, and the adrenal glands sit on top of each kidney in the upper abdomen. This places both structures within the abdominal cavity, not in the thoracic (chest) or pelvic regions, and far from the cranial (head) cavity. So, the abdominal cavity is the correct container for these organs.

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