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Where is the thymus located?
AAbove each kidney wall
BBehind the stomach wall
CBelow the diaphragm base
DBetween lungs, behind sternum
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Between lungs, behind sternum
The thymus lies between the lungs behind the sternum, on the ventral side of the aorta.
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