Each lung is situated within a subcavity of the thoracic cavity known as the:
A)peritoneal cavity.
B)abdominopelvic cavity.
C)pericardial cavity.
D)pleural cavity.

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The lungs are situated within the pleural cavity, which is a subcavity of the thoracic cavity. The peritoneal cavity is located within the abdominal cavity, while the abdominopelvic cavity refers to the entire cavity that encompasses both the abdominal and pelvic regions. The pericardial cavity is a separate subcavity within the thoracic cavity that houses the heart.

Each Lung Is Situated Within a Subcavity of the Thoracic