A cat presents to a clinic with difficulty breathing, lethargy, and cyanosis. The veterinarian auscultated the thoracic cavity and politely asked to have a radiograph taken of the thorax. Dx: pleural effusion. A thoracocentesis was performed and 300 cc of fluid was aspirated. Rx: Bronchodilator BID. Thoracic means pertaining to the:

A) peritoneum
B) chest
C) abdomen
D) cranium
E) lumbar region


B

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