The two major body cavities are called
A) thoracic and abdominal.
B) thoracic and pelvic.
C) dorsal and ventral.
D) mediastinum and pleural.

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The two major body cavities are the dorsal cavity, which contains the cranial and spinal cavities, and the ventral cavity, which is divided into the thoracic and abdominalpelvic cavities. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect because it only lists two of the three cavities contained within the ventral cavity. Option B is incorrect because it lists two cavities that are both contained within the ventral cavity. Option D is incorrect because it lists two subdivisions of the thoracic cavity, rather than the two major body cavities.

The Two Major Body Cavities Are Called