The structure that separates the thoracic from abdominal cavity is
-
A.
diaphragm -
B.
intercostal muscle -
C.
rib -
D.
sternum -
E.
thoraxic vertebrae
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
The diaphragm is a dome-shaped structure of muscle and fibrous tissue that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdomen.