The thoracic and abdominal cavities are separated by the
a. pleura.
b. diaphragm.
c. spinal column.
d. peritoneum.
B
The diaphragm (a muscle directly beneath the lungs) separates the ventral cavity into the thoracic (chest) and abdominal cavities.
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