GROSS ANATOMY
HEART MEDIASTINUM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which of the following does not describe the location of the heart?
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pericardial cavity
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mediastinum
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pleural cavity
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ventral cavity
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The heart is in the mediastinum, enclosed by the pericardium. The lungs occupy the left-right regions and the pleura lines the corresponding half of the thorax and forms the lateral mediastinal boundary.
Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is option a. Pleural cavity is a fluid-filled space that contains each of the lungs.
Detailed explanation-3: -The pleural cavity is the space that lies between the pleura, the two thin membranes that line and surround the lungs. The pleural cavity contains a small amount of liquid known as pleural fluid, which provides lubrication as the lungs expand and contract during respiration.
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