Visceral organs refer to the soft interior organs of the body, such as the heart and lungs, and those in the abdomen, such as the liver, pancreas, and intestines. They are also known as the internal organs of the body. The lungs, heart, and organs of the digestive, excretory, reproductive, and circulatory systems are all visceral organs. The term "viscera" refers to the large internal organs in the body cavity, especially in the abdominal cavity. The abdominal cavity holds some of the major viscera, such as the stomach, liver, spleen, gallbladder, and intestines. The term "visceral" is used to refer to the internal organs of the body, specifically those within the chest (such as the heart or lungs) or abdomen (such as the liver, pancreas, or intestines) .