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Author: Cinnamon VanPutte, Jennifer Regan, Andrew F. Russo Dr., Rod R. Seeley Dr.
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Chapter 1, Problem 16RAC
The lungs are
- Part of the mediastinum.
- Surrounded by the pericardial cavity.
found within the thoracic cavity. - Separated from each other by the diaphragm.
- Surrounded by mucous membranes.
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