The Irregularly Shaped Area Between the Lungs That Contains the Trachea

question 23

Multiple Choice

The irregularly shaped area between the lungs that contains the trachea is called the ________.

• A)diaphragm
• B)sternum
• C)thorax
• D)mediastinum

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