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The thoracic cavity consists of the lungs, heart, liver, stomach and other important squishy organs. the ribcage stops these organs getting damaged if you fall over, for example, which is why the heart's in the thoracic cavity. same reason why the brain's in the skull, for protection.

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Q: Why is the heart in the thoracic cavity?
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