Author Question: In the thoracic cavity, the space containing the heart is known as the ________ cavity. A) ... (Read 137 times)

vHAUNG6011 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

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

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

Question 2

A transverse plane divides the body into sections called:

A) anterior and posterior.
B) superior and inferior.
C) right and left halves.
D) lateral and medial.

tsternbergh47 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) The frontal or coronal plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections.
B) Correct.
C) The midsagittal plane divides the body into right and left halves.
D) Lateral and medial are opposite body directions, away from and toward the middle.