Multiple Choice
The cavity between articulating bones at most joints is known as the __________.
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Anatomical Planes & Sections
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The body cavity that houses the lungs is known as the __________.
A
cranial cavity
B
pelvic cavity
C
pleural cavity
D
pericardial cavity
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Understand that the body is divided into several cavities, each housing different organs.
Identify the main cavities in the thoracic region: the pleural cavity, pericardial cavity, and mediastinum.
Recognize that the pleural cavity specifically refers to the space surrounding the lungs.
Differentiate between the pleural cavity and other nearby cavities, such as the pericardial cavity, which houses the heart.
Conclude that the correct term for the cavity housing the lungs is the pleural cavity.
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