The musculomembranous wall that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities is called:
A) mediastinum.
B) septum.
C) diaphragm.
D) hilum.

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The musculomembranous wall that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities is called the diaphragm. The mediastinum is the central compartment of the thoracic cavity, while a septum is a partition dividing a cavity or structure into smaller ones. A hilum is a location where vessels, nerves or ducts enter and exit an organ.

The Musculomembranous Wall That Separates the Thoracic and Abdominal Cavities