Which is true of the thoracic cavity?
A)It is surrounded by the bony sternum, diaphragm, and larynx.
B)It contains the lungs and mediastinum.
C)It is inferior to the pelvic cavity.
D)It is superior to the cranial cavity.

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The thoracic cavity is the area within the chest that is surrounded by the bony rib cage, sternum, and diaphragm. It contains the lungs, heart, and other structures that make up the mediastinum, such as the esophagus and major blood vessels. The pelvic cavity is located inferior (below) to the abdominal cavity, and the cranial cavity is located superior (above) the spinal cavity.

Which Is True of the Thoracic Cavity