| Front | Costomediastinal recess |
|---|---|
| Back | Structure: pleural cavity in the costal-mediastinal region, mostly inconsequential except on the left side of the anterior chest wall where the heart lies - creates a very variable space, depending on heart size and shape. |
Tags: thoracic, cavity
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