Chest wall
{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Term=chest wall |Short definition=chest wall - {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} 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 - {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} 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 {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}}