Thoracic wall
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A transverse section of the thorax, showing the contents of the middle and the posterior mediastinum. |
The thoracic wall (or chest wall) is the boundary of the thoracic cavity.
The body portion is known as the thoracic cage. However, the wall also includes muscle, skin, and fascia.