THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

PELVIS CAVITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is NOT a sub-cavity of the thoracic body cavity?
A
Serous
B
Mediastinum
C
Pleural
D
Pericardial
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The dorsal body cavity includes the cranial cavity, enclosed by the skull and contains the brain, and the spinal cavity, enclosed by the spine, and contains the spinal cord. The ventral body cavity includes the thoracic cavity, enclosed by the ribcage and contains the lungs and heart; and the abdominopelvic cavity.

Detailed explanation-2: -Option C. Mucosa is a mucus membrane not serous membrane. Unlike serous membranes, they do not have a layer of epithelium.

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