Body Space or Junction
body space
bod·y space
Definitions related to body space:
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General term for any space in the body.Foundational Model of AnatomyUniversity of Washington, 2017
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(anatomical space) Immaterial anatomical entity, each instance of which has three spatial dimensions. Examples: body cavity, thoracic cavity, lesser sac, cavity of right atrium, lumen of aorta, mediastinal space, space of anterior compartment of forearm.Foundational Model of AnatomyUniversity of Washington, 2017
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(anatomical space) Non-material physical anatomical entity of three dimensions, which is generated by morphogenetic or other physiologic processes; is surrounded by one or more anatomical structures; contains one or more body substances or anatomical structures. Examples: celom, thoracic cavity, lesser sac of peritoneum, cavity of right atrium, lumen of aorta, mediastinum, anterior compartment of forearm, intervertebral foramen.Digital AnatomistUniversity of Washington, 2003
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