The Heart Is Situated in the Middle of the Thoracic

question 78

Multiple Choice

The heart is situated in the middle of the thoracic cavity in a region known as the:

• A)mediastinum.
• B)cardiac notch.
• C)dorsal cavity.
• D)pleural cavity.

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