The Diaphragm Divides The

Question

The diaphragm divides the
A) dorsal from the ventral cavity
B) abdominal from the pelvic cavity
C) thoracic from the abdominal cavity
D) pleural from the mediastinum

Accepted Answer

The diaphragm is a flat muscle that separates the thoracic cavity (which contains the heart, lungs, and trachea) from the abdominal cavity (which contains the digestive organs). Therefore, it divides the thoracic from the abdominal cavity.