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shenderson6

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Which is TRUE of the thoracic cavity?
 
  A) It is surrounded by the bones of the sternum, ribs, and pelvis.
  B) It contains the lungs and mediastinum.
  C) The diaphragm is along its superior border.
  D) All of these are true.

Question 2

Distal and ________ are opposite directions.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



Tabitha_2016

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Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) The pelvic bones do not border the thoracic cavity.
B) Correct
C) The diaphragm is along its inferior border.
D) There is only one correct answer.

Answer to Question 2

proximal



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