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Thorax
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Definition
: 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)
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See Also
Mass Chest X-Ray
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Radiography, Thoracic
;
Thoracic Surgery
;
Thoracoplasty
;
Thoracoscopy
;
Thoracostomy
;
Thoracotomy
Examples
Thoracic Cavity
;
Thoracic Wall
Other names
Chest; Thorace; Chests; Thoraces
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Thoracolaryngopelvic dysplasia
0
*Abnormalities, Multiple
*Asphyxia Neonatorum
*Osteochondrodysplasias
Larynx/abnormalities
Pelvis/abnormalities
Thorax/abnormalities.
Facio thoraco genital syndrome
0
*Abnormalities, Multiple
Face/abnormalities
Genitalia/abnormalities
Thorax/abnormalities.