Which Structure or Region Separates the Pleural Cavities

Question

Which structure or region separates the pleural cavities?
A) diaphragm
B) larynx
C) mediastinum
D) epiglottis
E) intercostal muscles

Accepted Answer

The mediastinum is a region between the two pleural cavities and contains the heart, great vessels, trachea, esophagus, and other structures. It separates the two pleural cavities.