The Mediastinum is Part of The

Question

The mediastinum is part of the
A) dorsal cavity
B) ventral cavity
C) abdominal cavity
D) both b and c above

Accepted Answer

The mediastinum is located between the two pleural cavities in the thorax and is part of the ventral cavity. It is a central compartment that contains the heart, great vessels, thymus, esophagus, trachea, and other structures. It is not part of the dorsal cavity (which includes the cranial and spinal cavities) or the abdominal cavity.