The ________ divides the aorta into the thoracic aorta and the abdominal aorta

A) pericardium
B) mediastinum
C) diaphragm
D) peritoneum
E) pleura


C

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Which cranial bone is called the "keystone"  of the cranial floor because it articulates with every other cranial bone?

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