Thorax

Thorax

The thorax (pl.: thoraces or thoraxes) or chest is a part of the anatomy of mammals and other tetrapod animals located between the neck and the abdomen.


Thorax

In insects, crustaceans, and the extinct trilobites, the thorax is one of the three main divisions) of the body, each in turn composed of multiple segments.


Thorax

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. The chest may be affected by many diseases, of which the most common symptom is chest pain.

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