The median space in the thoracic cavity is called the
A)pleural cavity.
B)pericardial cavity.
C)mediastinum.
D)peritoneal cavity.
E)pericardium.

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The mediastinum is the central portion of the thoracic cavity that separates the two pleural cavities and contains the heart, major blood vessels, trachea, esophagus, thymus gland, and lymph nodes. The pericardial cavity is a sub-compartment of the mediastinum that contains the heart. The pleural cavity is on either side of the mediastinum and contains the lungs. The peritoneal cavity is in the abdominal cavity and contains the abdominal organs. The pericardium is a serous membrane that surrounds and protects the heart.

The Median Space in the Thoracic Cavity Is Called the