Which of the following cavities are separated by the diaphragm? (A) Abdominal and pelvic (B) Cranial and spinal (C) Dorsal and ventral (D) Pericardial and pleural (E) Thoracic and... Which of the following cavities are separated by the diaphragm? (A) Abdominal and pelvic (B) Cranial and spinal (C) Dorsal and ventral (D) Pericardial and pleural (E) Thoracic and abdominal
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The question is asking which body cavities are separated by the diaphragm, presenting several options to choose from. The focus is on anatomical knowledge concerning body cavities.
Answer
Thoracic and abdominal cavities.
The final answer is the thoracic and abdominal cavities.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is the thoracic and abdominal cavities.
More Information
The diaphragm is a muscular partition that plays a vital role in respiration and separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities, crucial for organ function and movement.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the diaphragm's role in separating cavities with other functional separations, such as those created by bones.
Sources
- Human Body Cavities - Biology LibreTexts - bio.libretexts.org
- Body cavity - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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