Question

What is the thoracic cavity and its constituents?

Answer 1

Thoracic cavity and its constituents:

1. The thoracic cavity also known as the chest cavity is the hollow space in the body that protects the lungs, heart, tracheobronchial tree, and other organs.
2. The thoracic cavity consists of the thoracic cage that is made up of the sternum and 12 pairs of ribs that support and protect all the organs contained within the thoracic cavity.
3. The ribs are held in place by the vertebra on the posterior end.