Asked by vianna trigueros on Jun 07, 2024

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The thoracic cavity is separated from the abdominal cavity by the mediastinum.

Thoracic Cavity

The body cavity located in the chest, containing the lungs, heart, and other structures.

Abdominal Cavity

The body cavity that houses the major organs of digestion and excretion, located below the chest.

Mediastinum

An area between the lungs that contains the heart, aorta, esophagus, trachea, and thymus.

  • Identify the clinical manifestations and diagnostic markers of pulmonary conditions.
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Abeer AlbadaJun 11, 2024
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Explanation :
The thoracic cavity is separated from the abdominal cavity by the diaphragm, not the mediastinum. The mediastinum is the central compartment of the thoracic cavity, surrounded by loose connective tissue, that contains the heart, thymus, parts of the esophagus and trachea, and other structures.