The Area Between the Lungs That Contains the Heart, Aorta

question 85

Multiple Choice

The area between the lungs that contains the heart, aorta, venae cavae, esophagus, and trachea is known as the

• A)mediastinum
• B)sternum
• C)septum
• D)myocardium
• E)intercostal space

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