The right pleural cavity contains:
A)heart
B)trachea
C)left lung
D)right lung
E)both lungs

Question

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The right pleural cavity contains only the right lung, whereas the left pleural cavity contains only the left lung. The heart is located in the mediastinum, which is a central compartment between the two pleural cavities. The trachea runs down the midline of the neck and thorax, but is not located within the pleural cavities. Therefore, the correct answer is D) right lung.

The Right Pleural Cavity Contains