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 cavities in the body are separated by the diaphragm, with multiple choice answers provided. It requires knowledge of anatomy to determine the correct answer regarding the cavities mentioned.
Answer
(E) Thoracic and abdominal
The final answer is (E) Thoracic and abdominal.
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The final answer is (E) Thoracic and abdominal.
More Information
The diaphragm is a muscular structure that separates the thoracic cavity, which contains the heart and lungs, from the abdominal cavity, which contains digestive and other organs.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the diaphragm with other anatomical features that separate different cavities.
Sources
- Body cavity - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- 10.5: Human Body Cavities - Biology LibreTexts - bio.libretexts.org
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