Multiple choice

The area between the two lungs is called

  1. pleural cavity

  2. thoracic cavity

  3. mediastinum

  4. abdominal cavity

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Explanation

The mediastinum is the central compartment of the thoracic cavity between the two lungs. It contains the heart, great vessels, trachea, esophagus, and thymus gland. The pleural cavity surrounds individual lungs, while thoracic cavity is the broader term.

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