thoracic vs pulmonary cavity

Thoracic cavity is the cavity or hollow space present in  body of vertebrates enclosed by rib cage and muscles between the diaphragm and neck. It contains lungs and heart.It also contains other organs such as oesophagus, trachea,etc.

Pulmonary cavity is the space enclosed by the lungs of our body.

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 The thoracic cavity (or chest cavity) is the chamber of the human body (and other animal bodies) that is protected by the thoracic wall (thoracic cage and associated skin, muscle, and fascia).

The thoracic area includes the tendons as well as the cardiovascular system which could be damaged from injury to the back, spine or the neck.

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