The Area in the ____ Cavity in Which the Heart

Question

The area in the ____ cavity in which the heart is located is called the ____.
A)thoracic/mediastinum
B)dorsal/pericardial space
C)thoracic/pericardial space
D)dorsal/mediastinum

Accepted Answer

The heart is located within the thoracic cavity, specifically in a central region called the mediastinum. Therefore, option A (thoracic/mediastinum) is the correct answer. Option B (dorsal/pericardial space) is incorrect because although the heart is surrounded by the pericardium, it is not located in the dorsal cavity. Option C (thoracic/pericardial space) is also incorrect as it does not specify the specific area where the heart is located. Option D (dorsal/mediastinum) is incorrect for the same reason as option B.