The lungs are located in the
A) thoracic cavity
B) mediastinum
C) dorsal cavity
D) both b and c above

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The lungs are located in the thoracic cavity, which is the cavity between the neck and diaphragm that is surrounded by the ribcage. The mediastinum is also located in the thoracic cavity, but it contains the heart, major blood vessels, esophagus, and trachea, not the lungs. The dorsal cavity refers to the cavity that contains the brain and spinal cord, which is not where the lungs are located. Therefore, choice A is the best choice.

The Lungs Are Located in the