The muscle known as the diaphragm separates the ________ from the ________.
A)pleural cavity; mediastinum
B)thoracic cavity; abdominopelvic cavity
C)pericardial cavity; pleural cavity
D)abdominal cavity; pelvic cavity
E)pericardial sac; pericardial cavity

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The diaphragm separates the thoracic cavity (where the heart and lungs are located) from the abdominopelvic cavity (where the digestive, urinary, and reproductive organs are located). Option A is not correct as the pleural cavity and mediastinum are both part of the thoracic cavity. Option C is not correct as the pericardial cavity is also located in the thoracic cavity. Option D is not correct as the diaphragm does not separate the abdominal cavity and pelvic cavity. Option E is not correct as the pericardial sac is a membrane that surrounds the heart, not a cavity.

The Muscle Known as the Diaphragm Separates the ________ from the ________

The Muscle Known as the Diaphragm Separates the from the