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NREMT Advanced EMT

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All of the following are structures of the abdominal cavity except one. Which of the following is not part of the abdominal cavity?
  1. Stomach
  2. Heart
  3. Pancreas
  4. Small intestine
  5. Liver
Explanation
Answer - B - All of the structures above are part of the abdominal cavity except the heart, which is part of the thoracic cavity. The abdominal cavity also includes the spleen and a majority of the large intestine. The organs of the abdominal cavity are particularly susceptible to severe injury because they are not protected by bones.
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