Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Which organ separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?
a. Lungs
b. Heart
c. Descending aorta
d. Diaphragm
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To maintain an organized arrangement of internal organs, the body contains five primary cavities. The cerebral cavity, spinal cavity, thoracic cavity, abdominal cavity, and pelvic cavity are all examples of cavities.
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