Chest wall

{{|Term=chest wall |Short definition=chest wall - {{}} The skin, fat, muscles, bones, and other tissues that form a protective structure around vital organs in the area between the neck and abdomen, including the heart, large blood vessels, lungs, and liver. The bones in the chest wall include the ribs, sternum (breastbone), and spine.  |Type=Cancer terms |Specialty=Oncology |Language=English |Source=NCI }} chest wall - {{}} The skin, fat, muscles, bones, and other tissues that form a protective structure around vital organs in the area between the neck and abdomen, including the heart, large blood vessels, lungs, and liver. The bones in the chest wall include the ribs, sternum (breastbone), and spine. The chest wall also supports breathing and movement of the upper arms and shoulders {{}}