Thoracic cavity

Japanese: 胸腔 - きょうこう
Thoracic cavity
The abdominal cavity is a cavity in the thorax of mammals. It is protected by the ribs on the sides and contains the lungs, heart, etc. It is connected to the abdominal cavity below by the diaphragm. (Medical Words Ruiju (1872))

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Japanese:
〘名〙 哺乳類の胸部にある体腔。側面は肋骨に保護され、中に肺・心臓などをおさめる。下は横隔膜を境として腹腔に接する。〔医語類聚(1872)〕

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