Question

fill in the blanks: 1. the ____________ separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity. 2. the ventral body cavity includes the thoracic and the ____________ cavities.

Explanation:

1. The diaphragm is a muscular - sheet that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity.
2. The ventral body cavity consists of the thoracic cavity and the abdominopelvic cavity.

Answer:

1. diaphragm
2. abdominopelvic