Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-part of the dorsal cavity that contains the brain
A)frontal plane
B)transverse plane
C)sagittal plane
D)diaphragm
E)thoracic cavity
F)abdominopelvic cavity
G)cranial cavity
H)mediastinum

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The cranial cavity is the part of the dorsal cavity that contains the brain.

Answer: E
 The thoracic cavity is the part of the ventral cavity that is superior to the diaphragm and contains the heart and lungs.

Answer: D 
 The diaphragm is a muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities.

Answer: H
 The mediastinum is the central region within the thoracic cavity that contains the heart, major blood vessels, and other structures.

Answer: A
 The frontal plane (also known as the coronal plane) is a vertical plane that divides the body into front and back halves.

Answer: B
 The transverse plane (also known as the horizontal plane) is a plane that divides the body into top and bottom halves.

Answer: C
 The sagittal plane is a vertical plane that divides the body into left and right halves.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition or Description