Which of the following terms identifies the anatomical region found between the lungs that extends from the sternum to the vertebral column and from the first rib to the diaphragm?

a) Epicardium
b) Abdominal cavity
c) Pericardium
d) Mediastinum
e) Thoracic cavity


d

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A) anterior corticospinal B) lateral corticospinal C) vestibulospinal D) reticulospinal E) rubrospinal

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A. epineurium B. postsynaptic membrane C. Ca2+ channels D. presynaptic terminal E. synaptic cleft

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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