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If a British citizen wishes to move to the United Kingdom for the first time, they should make prior arrangements for accommodation before arrival and bring sufficient funds to support themselves until they have found employment. British citizens should bring with them evidence of any previous employment, education and of medical history.

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Your thoracic spine is the middle section of your spine. It starts at the base of your neck and ends at the bottom of your ribs. It consists of 12 vertebrae. Your thoracic spine is especially rigid and stable, making it the least common area of injury along your spine.

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Thoracic cavity, the second largest hollow space of the body. It is enclosed by the ribs, the vertebral column, and the sternum, or breastbone, and is separated from the abdominal cavity by the diaphragm. Among the major organs contained in the thoracic cavity are the heart and lungs.

The human thorax includes the thoracic cavity and the thoracic wall. It contains organs including the heart, lungs, and thymus gland, as well as muscles and various other internal structures.

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Broadly speaking, they attach to the ribs, their cartilages, or thoracic vertebrae–ultimately depressing or elevating the ribs. In addition, all of the thoracic muscles provide further support and strength for the thorax. Test your knowledge about the muscles of the thoracic wall with this quiz.

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