The linings of the body cavities are named.
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Lining the cranial cavity and spinal cavity are the protective membranes known as the meninges.
Inflammation of the meninges is known as meningitis. -
Lining the abdomen (belly) is a membrane known as the peritoneum.
Inflammation of the peritoneum is known as peritonitis. -
Lining the thorax (chest) is a membrane known as the pleura.
This does not follow the usual naming conventions as inflammation of the pleura is known as pleurisy (although pleuritis is sometime heard).

