Anatomy

Thoracic Cavity

The region of the thorax that includes the PLEURAL CAVITY and MEDIASTINUM.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The region of the thorax that includes the PLEURAL CAVITY and MEDIASTINUM.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Cavitas thoracis
  • Cavity, Thoracic

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

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History Note

2003

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  1. A01.923w.761w.800w

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NLM Classification

WF 970

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Thoracic Cavity. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D035423. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D035423
  2. Thoracic Cavity. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thoracic_cavity
  3. Thoracic Cavity. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q994554