The space in the chest that contains the heart and other organs is the:
A) mediastinum
B) pleural cavity
C) cranial cavity
D) abdomen
E) spinal cavity

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The mediastinum is the space in the chest between the lungs that contains the heart, esophagus, trachea, thymus, and other organs. The pleural cavity refers to the space around the lungs, while the cranial cavity, abdominal cavity, and spinal cavity are all located in different parts of the body.

The Space in the Chest That Contains the Heart and Other