GROSS ANATOMY

GROSS ANATOMY

HEART MEDIASTINUM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following does not describe the location of the heart?
A
pericardial cavity
B
mediastinum
C
pleural cavity
D
ventral cavity
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.

There is 1 question to complete.