Gothic Architecture Differed from Earlier Styles in Being

question 12

Multiple Choice

Gothic architecture differed from earlier styles in being

• A) monumental.
• B) filled with light.
• C) more solid and earthly.
• D) more like Roman architecture.

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Definitions:

Mediastinum

The central compartment of the thoracic cavity surrounded by loose connective tissue, containing the heart, esophagus, trachea, major blood vessels, and other structures.

Pleural Fluid

The thin layer of fluid between the two pleurae (the membranes surrounding the lungs and lining the chest cavity) that lubricates and facilitates lung movement during breathing.

Inspiratory Muscles

Muscles involved in inhalation, primarily the diaphragm and intercostal muscles, which expand the thoracic cavity.

Pleural Pressure

The pressure within the pleural cavity, which can influence lung expansion and contraction.