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The thoracic cavity communicates: Select one: a. under the inguinal ligament with the abdomen b. superiorly via the abdominal aorta c. superiorly through the trachea d. inferiorly via the intervertebral foramen e. with the external environment through the pelvic outlet

          The thoracic cavity communicates:
Select one:
a. under the inguinal ligament with the abdomen
b. superiorly via the abdominal aorta
c. superiorly through the trachea
d. inferiorly via the intervertebral foramen
e. with the external environment through the pelvic outlet

The thoracic cavity communicates:
Select one:
a. under the inguinal ligament with the abdomen
b. superiorly via the abdominal aorta
c. superiorly through the trachea
d. inferiorly via the intervertebral foramen
e. with the external environment through the pelvic outlet

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Biology for AP Courses

Julianne Zedalis, John Eggebrecht

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Solved by Expert Jennifer Stoner

11/06/2023

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Superiorly through the trachea - This is correct. The thoracic cavity does communicate superiorly through the trachea, which connects the lungs to the outside environment. b. Superiorly via the abdominal aorta - This is incorrect. The abdominal aorta is a major Show more…

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The thoracic cavity communicates: a. superiorly through the trachea b. superiorly via the abdominal aorta c. with the external environment through the pelvic outlet d. inferiorly via the intervertebral foramen e. under the inguinal ligament with the abdomen