Questions: What borders the lungs inferiorly? A The diaphragm B The heart C The trachea D The ribs

What borders the lungs inferiorly? A The diaphragm B The heart C The trachea D The ribs
Transcript text: What borders the lungs inferiorly? A The diaphragm B The heart C The trachea D The ribs
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The answer is the first one (A): the diaphragm.

Explanation for each option: A. The diaphragm - Correct. The diaphragm is a large, dome-shaped muscle that sits below the lungs and separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity. It plays a crucial role in respiration. B. The heart - Incorrect. The heart is located medially to the lungs, not inferiorly. C. The trachea - Incorrect. The trachea is located superiorly to the lungs, not inferiorly. D. The ribs - Incorrect. The ribs surround the lungs laterally and anteriorly, not inferiorly.

Summary: The diaphragm borders the lungs inferiorly.

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