If a surgeon makes an incision just inferior to the diaphragm,which body cavity will be opened?
A)vertebral cavity
B)pleural portion of the thoracic cavity
C)pericardial portion of the thoracic cavity
D)pelvic portion of the abdominopelvic cavity
E)peritoneal portion of the abdominopelvic cavity

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The incision inferior to the diaphragm will open the peritoneal portion of the abdominopelvic cavity. This cavity contains the abdominal and pelvic organs, including the stomach, small and large intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, and reproductive organs.

If a Surgeon Makes an Incision Just Inferior to the Diaphragm,which