Select from the following anatomic structures to complete the sentences.

-The region between the lungs in the chest cavity is the _____.
A)alveoli
B)bronchi
C)cilia
D)epiglottis
E)hilum
F)larynx
G)mediastinum
H)palatine tonsils
I)paranasal sinuses
J)parietal pleura

Question

Select from the following anatomic structures to complete the sentences.

-The region between the lungs in the chest cavity is the _____.
A)alveoli
B)bronchi
C)cilia
D)epiglottis
E)hilum
F)larynx
G)mediastinum
H)palatine tonsils
I)paranasal sinuses
J)parietal pleura

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The mediastinum is the region in the chest between the lungs that contains the heart, major blood vessels, esophagus, and other structures.

Answer: J
 The parietal pleura is the outer layer of the membrane that lines the chest cavity and covers the lungs.

Select from the Following Anatomic Structures to Complete the Sentences