Which statement is true about the root sept/o?
A. It stands for "septum," comes from a Roman architectural term referring to the large open area in most Roman houses and refers to the upper portion of each side of the heart.
B. It stands for "septum," comes from the root meaning "jar" or "pitcher" in Latin and refers to the intersection of the blood vessels and the heart.
C. It stands for "septum," comes from a combination of terms that means "little stomach," and refers to the lower portion of each side of the heart.
D. It stands for "septum," comes from a Latin word meaning "partition or dividing structure," and can refer to any wall dividing two cavities.
E. None of these.
Answer: D
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