Where is the thymus located?
A) posterior mediastinum, lateral to the spinal cord
B) anterior mediastinum, posterior to the sternum
C) along the curving lateral border of the stomach, extending between the 9th and 11th ribs on the left side
D) posterior superior wall of the nasopharynx
E) inferior to the diaphragm, medial to the liver
Answer: B
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