The space in the chest between the lungs:
A) Peritoneum
B) Esophagus
C) Pleural cavity
D) Mediastinum
E) Retroperitoneal space

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The mediastinum is the space in the chest between the lungs, containing the heart, great vessels, thymus, esophagus, and trachea. Choice A, peritoneum, is the membrane lining the abdominal cavity. Choice B, esophagus, is a muscular tube connecting the throat to the stomach. Choice C, pleural cavity, refers to the spaces between the lungs and the chest wall. Choice E, retroperitoneal space, is the area behind the abdominal cavity containing various organs such as the kidneys and pancreas.

The Space in the Chest Between the Lungs