Thorax

The upper part of the trunk between the NECK and the ABDOMEN. It contains the chief organs of the circulatory and respiratory systems. (From Stedman, 25th ed)

Year introduced: /surgery was used for indexing 1966-1979

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Tree Number(s): A01.923.761

MeSH Unique ID: D013909

Entry Terms:

• Chest
• Chests
• Thoraces
• Thorace

See Also:

• Mass Chest X-Ray
• Radiography, Thoracic
• Thoracic Surgery
• Thoracoplasty
• Thoracoscopy
• Thoracostomy
• Thoracotomy

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Anatomy Category
Body Regions
Torso
Thorax
Thoracic Cavity
Mediastinum
Pleural Cavity
Thoracic Wall