Thoracic chamber is made up of
*Diaphragm on lower side
*Sternum on ventral side
*Ribs on lateral side
*Vertebral column on dorsal side
So it is an air tight chamber
thoracic cavity is gaurded dorsally by vetibral column,ventrally by the sternum,laterally by the ribs and diaphragm on the lower side. It is maintained at a typical volume as it influence any volume. It will be airtight to maintain different air volumes in lunga at different phases of respiration . It iis essential for breathing.