Thorax

Introduction: Thorax

Description of Thorax

Thorax: the part of the human body between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates.
Source: WordNet 2.1

Thorax: part of the body between the neck and the thoracic diaphragm, encased by the ribs.
Source: CRISP

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).
Source: MESH OBO (Open Biomedical Ontologies)

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).
Source: MeSH 2007

Thorax as an Organ

Thorax (organ): The thorax is located in the chest area above the abdomen and is a section of the body that contains some vital organs and other internal and external structures. These include the trachea, heart, lungs, pulmonary artery, esophagus, pulmonary vein, superior and inferior vena cava, and aorta. The thorax also contains external anatomy, including the nipples and the muscles and bones of the chest.

Thorax (organ): See Thorax (organ information).

More information on organs: Thorax:

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Terms associated with Thorax:

Terms Similar to Thorax:

• chest
• pectus

Source - WordNet 2.1

• chest
• thorace

Source - MeSH OBO (Open Biomedical Ontologies)

• Chest

Source - MeSH 2007

Related Topics

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

Source - MeSH 2007

More specific terms for Thorax:

• Thoracic Cavity
• Thoracic Wall
• Ribs
• Sternum

Source - MeSH 2007

• female chest
• male chest

Source - WordNet 2.1

Broader terms for Thorax

• Bone and Bones

Source - MeSH 2007

• body region

Source - CRISP

• body part

Source - WordNet 2.1

The term Thorax can be used for:

• chest

Source: CRISP

Other terms that may be related to Thorax:

• mediastinum
• rib

Source: CRISP

Hierarchical classifications of Thorax

The following list attempts to classify Thorax into categories where each line is subset of the next.

WordNet 2.1

• body part
• part,piece
• thing
• entity

Source: WordNet 2.1

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Body Regions
  • Thorax

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Musculoskeletal System
  • Skeleton
    • Bone and Bones
      • Thorax

MESH - OBO (Open Biomedical Ontologies)

• body region
• Anatomy

MESH - OBO - Hierarchy 2

• bone and bone
• skeleton
• musculoskeletal system
• Anatomy

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