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Multiple Choice
The ventral body cavity is subdivided into which of the following sets of cavities?
A
the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities
B
the vertebral (or spinal), cranial, and pleural cavities
C
the vertebral (or spinal) and cranial cavities
D
the vertebral (or spinal), abdominopelvic, and thoracic cavities
Verified step by step guidance
1
Understand that the ventral body cavity is a major body cavity that houses internal organs.
Recognize that the ventral body cavity is divided into two main subdivisions: the thoracic cavity and the abdominopelvic cavity.
The thoracic cavity is located superior to the diaphragm and contains the heart and lungs, among other structures.
The abdominopelvic cavity is located inferior to the diaphragm and is further divided into the abdominal cavity and the pelvic cavity.
Identify that the correct subdivision of the ventral body cavity is the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities, as these are the two main components of the ventral cavity.