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thoracic cavity

/θəˈræsɪk ˈkævəti/

Tradução: Cavidade do corpo humano delimitada pelas costelas e pelo diafragma, que contém o coração, os pulmões, o esôfago e outros órgãos vitais.

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/θəˈræsɪk ˈkævəti/C1formalmedical
  • ptCavidade do corpo humano delimitada pelas costelas e pelo diafragma, que contém o coração, os pulmões, o esôfago e outros órgãos vitais.

The chest cavity in the human body, enclosed by the ribs and the diaphragm, containing the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other vital organs.

  1. Chest cavityB2formal

    The chamber of the body of vertebrates that is protected by the thoracic wall (rib cage and associated skin, muscle, and fascia). It contains the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs.

    ptCavidade torácica

    • The surgeon made an incision into the thoracic cavity to access the heart.
    • The lungs are located within the thoracic cavity.
    • An injury to the thoracic cavity can be life-threatening.