Chest

Chest
Term	Chest
Short definition	chest - (pronounced) (Thorax) The area of the body between the neck and abdomen. The thorax contains vital organs, including the heart, major blood vessels, and lungs.
Type	Cancer terms
Specialty	Oncology
Language	English
Source	NCI
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chest - (pronounced) (Thorax) The area of the body between the neck and abdomen. The thorax contains vital organs, including the heart, major blood vessels, and lungs. It is supported by the ribs, sternum and spine. A thin muscle called the diaphragm separates the rib cage from the abdomen

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Chest
• Wikipedia's article - Chest

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