Definition of thoracic cavity Thoracic cavity

We found 3 definitions of thoracic cavity from 2 different sources.

What does thoracic cavity mean?

Noun
thoracic cavity - the cavity in the vertebrate body enclosed by the ribs between the diaphragm and the neck and containing the lungs and heart
		chest cavity
		bodily cavity, cavum, cavity (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body
		pectus, thorax, chest part of an insect's body that bears the wings and legs

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thoracic cavity
The cavity in the vertebrate body enclosed by the ribs between the diaphragm and the neck and containing the lungs and heart.
thoracic cavity
The enclosed area created by and within the ribs.