Asked by Miles Stewart on Jul 31, 2024
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Which of the following structures separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity?
A) Diaphragm
B) Stomach
C) Spleen
D) Liver
E) Pleura
Abdominopelvic Cavity
A body cavity that consists of the abdominal cavity and the pelvic cavity, housing organs such as the stomach, liver, intestines, and reproductive organs.
Thoracic Cavity
The part of the body located between the neck and the abdomen, enclosed by the ribs, and containing the heart and lungs.
Diaphragm
A large, dome-shaped muscle at the base of the lungs that plays a key role in breathing.
- Identify and locate major organs and cavities of the human body.
Verified Answer
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Jeronimo Morales SamuelAug 05, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The diaphragm is a key structure that separates the thoracic cavity (which contains the heart and lungs) from the abdominopelvic cavity (which contains many of the digestive and reproductive organs). The other structures listed (stomach, spleen, liver, and pleura) are all located within one of these two cavities, but they do not themselves separate the two cavities.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and locate major organs and cavities of the human body.