Asked by Elizabeth Brooks on Jun 10, 2024
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An example of a structure contained by the mediastinum is the ________.
A) brain
B) stomach
C) esophagus
D) sternum
E) lung
Mediastinum
The medial compartment of the thoracic cavity, situated between the lungs, containing the heart, thymus, esophagus, trachea, and major blood vessels.
Esophagus
A muscular tube that conveys food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach.
- Acquire knowledge about the arrangement and utility of the abdominopelvic cavity as well as its associated membranes.
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Qassem MohmmadJun 11, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The esophagus is a structure contained within the mediastinum, which is the central compartment of the thoracic cavity, surrounded by the lungs. The other options (brain, stomach, sternum, and lungs) are not located within the mediastinum.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the arrangement and utility of the abdominopelvic cavity as well as its associated membranes.