where is the thoracic cavity located in the body
Body cavity The thoracic cavity consists of three cavities that fill the interior area of the chest.
Mediastinum The mediastinum lies within the thorax and is enclosed on the right and left by pleurae. It is surrounded by the chest wall in front, the lungs to the sides and the spine at the back. It extends from the sternum in front to the vertebral column behind, and contains all the organs of the thorax except the lungs. It is continuous with the loose connective tissue of the neck.