Asked by Abdul Aleem Chilwan on May 13, 2024
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The right lung lies in the ________ cavity.
A) dorsal
B) percardial
C) pleural
D) mediastinum
Pleural Cavity
The slim space between the pleura of the lungs and the internal chest wall, containing pleural fluid to reduce friction during breathing.
Pericardial
Related to the pericardium, the membranous sac enclosing the heart and the roots of the great vessels.
Mediastinum
An anatomical region in the chest situated between the lungs, containing the heart, thymus, parts of the esophagus, and trachea.
- Identify the major cavities in the human body and the organs located within them.
Verified Answer
JL
Johnson Liu LiangMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The right lung, like the left lung, is located in the pleural cavity, which is enclosed by the pleura. The pleural cavity is a potential space between the visceral and parietal pleurae that surrounds the lung. A) The dorsal cavity is the posterior cavity of the body, which includes the cranial cavity and spinal cavity. B) The pericardial cavity is the space between the two layers of the pericardium that surrounds the heart. D) The mediastinum is the central cavity of the thorax that contains the heart, great vessels, esophagus, trachea, and thymus. While the right lung is located within the mediastinum, it is not solely located there and is primarily located in the pleural cavity.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the major cavities in the human body and the organs located within them.