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thoracic cavity::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | chest cavity |
| Type of | cavity, cavum, bodily cavity |
Examples of thoracic cavity
thoracic cavity
The left thoracic cavity is partly filled with air occupying the pleural space.
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The heart is located in the mediastinum, which is the central sub-division of the thoracic cavity.
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It is separated from the thoracic cavity by the diaphragm.
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When the diaphragm relaxes, air is exhaled by elastic recoil of the lung and the tissues lining the thoracic cavity.
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They also wore a band on their abdomen so that most of their breathing was done by moving their thoracic cavity, the Health Ministry said in a statement.
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They do not breathe in the same way as mammals, and do not rely on creating a negative pressure in the thoracic cavity, at least not to the same extent.
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Mesothelioma usually starts in the lining of the lungs, but tumors can appear on the lining of the heart, lymph nodes or any available spot in the thoracic cavity.
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The rib cage itself also is able to expand and contract the thoracic cavity to some degree, through the action of other respiratory and accessory respiratory muscles.
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During forced inhalation, as when taking a deep breath, the external intercostal muscles and accessory muscles aid in further expanding the thoracic cavity.
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