👉 Post-thoracic is a medical term that refers to the space between the thoracic and abdominal cavity, typically located between the costal cartilage (the part of the rib cage above the sternum) and the diaphragm. The thoracic cavity is a space in front of the ribs, while the abdominal cavity is a space behind the ribs and below the diaphragm. This space is called the "post-thoracic" area because it's located between these two spaces. Post