In which body cavities are the lungs located?

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The lungs are located in the pleural and thoracic cavities. The pleural cavity is a subdivision of the thoracic cavity, which is located ventral (anterior) to the dorsal (posterior) cavity. Therefore, the correct option is B, which includes both pleural and thoracic cavities as the location of lungs. Option A is incorrect because the abdominal cavity does not contain lungs. Option C is incorrect because the pericardial cavity contains the heart, not the lungs. Option D is incorrect because the mediastinal cavity contains other organs such as the trachea and esophagus but does not contain lungs.

In Which Body Cavities Are the Lungs Located