The thoracic cavity is a body chamber that contains some of the major organs of the human body. In humans, it is located in the chest, protected by the ribcage, muscles, skin, and other barriers that make up the thoracic wall. It is typically a quasi-symmetrical structure with the mediastinum in the middle, which serves as the central compartment of the cavity. The thoracic cavity features two openings, one at the upper part of the cavity (thoracic inlet) and one at the lower part of the cavity (thoracic outlet). The thoracic cavity is a part of the ventral cavity, which is the largest cavity of the body that contains most organs. The dorsal cavity, on the other hand, refers to the cavity that goes along the back of a human body. It contains the brain and the spinal cord.
Please describe the thoracic cavity. Please name the organs located in the dorsal cavity.
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