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The peritoneal cavity is the cavity in the abdomen ( generally known as the tummy) that contains all the intestines and internal organs like the liver, spleen , uterus and ovaries. All organs within the peritoneal cavity are covered by a special membrane, called the peritoneum. The peritoneum covers the outer walls of the cavity and reflects from the back onto the organs. The drawing will explain it.