The thoracic cavity contains the __________. It is found __________to the vertebral cavity.
A) heart and lungs; anterior
B) kidneys and spleen; deep
C) digestive viscera; inferior
D) stomach and liver; superficial

Question

The thoracic cavity contains the  __________. It is found  __________to the vertebral cavity.
A) heart and lungs; anterior
B) kidneys and spleen; deep
C) digestive viscera; inferior
D) stomach and liver; superficial

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The thoracic cavity contains the heart and lungs, which are located anteriorly (toward the front of the body). It is found superior to the abdominal cavity and inferior to the cervical and cranial cavities, and is separated from the vertebral cavity (which contains the spinal cord) by the thoracic vertebrae.

The Thoracic Cavity Contains the __________