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Thoracic cavity

AnatomyImportant

The body cavity enclosed by the rib cage and diaphragm, containing the heart, lungs, and major vessels.

Korean

흉강

흉곽과 횡격막으로 둘러싸인 체강으로, 심장·폐·주요 혈관이 들어 있다.

French

Cavité thoracique

Cavité corporelle délimitée par la cage thoracique et le diaphragme, contenant le cœur, les poumons et les grands vaisseaux.

Word parts

  • thorac/oRoot(Greek) Chest, thorax
  • -icSuffix(Greek) Pertaining to

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