Which body cavity contains the heart and lungs?

A) thoracic cavity
B) spinal cavity
C) pelvic cavity
D) abdominal cavity


A) thoracic cavity
Correct. The thoracic cavity contains the heart and lungs. The spinal cavity
contains the spinal cord. The pelvic cavity contains various organs of the digestive, reproductive,
and urinary systems. The abdominal cavity contains various organs of the digestive system.

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