Thoracic-cavity Sentence Examples
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The lungs are small and occupy only the dorsal portion of the thoracic cavity.
Each consists in essence of a tightly stretched membrane or drum which is thrown into a state of rapid vibration by a powerful muscle attached to its inner surface and passing thence downwards to the floor of the thoracic cavity.
Blood from the thoracic cavity may be used, provided the same precautions are taken.
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