In the thoracic cavity, the space containing the heart is known as the ________ cavity

A) pleural
B) abdominal
C) ventral
D) pericardial


D
Explanation: A) The pleural cavities contain the lungs.
B) The abdominal cavity contains the intestines and other organs.
C) The ventral cavity contains the thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities.
D) Correct.

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