The lungs are located in all the following except the
A)thoracic cavity.
B)mediastinum.
C)ventral cavity.
D)pleural cavity.

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The lungs are located in the thoracic cavity, which is part of the larger ventral cavity, and each lung is enclosed in its own pleural cavity. The mediastinum is the central compartment of the thoracic cavity, which does not contain the lungs but rather houses the heart, trachea, esophagus, and other structures.

The Lungs Are Located in All the Following Except the