If a surgeon makes an incision just inferior to the diaphragm, which body cavity will be opened?

A) vertebral cavity
B) pleural portion of the thoracic cavity
C) pericardial portion of the thoracic cavity
D) pelvic portion of the abdominopelvic cavity
E) peritoneal portion of the abdominopelvic cavity


Answer: E

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