In the Thoracic Cavity,the Space Containing the Heart Is Known

question 101

Multiple Choice

In the thoracic cavity,the space containing the heart is known as the:

• A)pleural cavity
• B)abdominal cavity
• C)ventral cavity
• D)pericardial cavity

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Definitions:

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Retinex Theory

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