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Thoracic Cavity
Medical Definition: | The region of the thorax that includes the PLEURAL CAVITY and MEDIASTINUM. |
Guide Notes: | prefer specifics |
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Mediastinum |
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Pleural Cavity - Paired but separate cavity within the THORACIC CAVITY. It consists of the space between the parietal and visceral PLEURA and normally contains a capillary layer of serous fluid that lubricates the pleural surfaces. |
Thoracic Cavity Medical Definitions and Terms
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