Which of the following structures is located both in the thoracic cavity and mediastinum but not in the pleural cavities?
A)Lungs
B)Heart
C)Alveoli
D)Bronchioles

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The heart is located in both the thoracic cavity and mediastinum, which are the central compartments of the thorax. However, the pleural cavities are located laterally and contain the lungs, which are not part of the structures shared by the thoracic cavity and mediastinum. The alveoli and bronchioles are structures within the lungs, and thus only located in the pleural cavities.

Which of the Following Structures Is Located Both in the Thoracic