The Thoracic Cavity A_M1

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thoracic cavity

contains the lungs and heart; associated organs of the respiratory, cardiovascular, andlymphatic systems; as well as the thymus, esophagus

pleural cavity

contains a lung

pleura

the serous membrane lining a pleural cavity

mediastinum

consists of a mass of connective tissues that surrounds, stabilizes, and supports the esophagus, trachea, thymus, and major blood vessels

pericardial cavity

a small chamber that surrounds the heart

pericardium

serous membrane covering the heart

visceral pericardium

layer covering the heart

parietal pericardium

opposing surface to the visceral pericardium