Thorax
| Medical 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) |
| Guide Notes: |
/surg = THORACIC SURGERY, the specialty (Cat G2) or THORACIC SURGICAL PROCEDURES (Cat E4); "intrathoracic" could be THORAX or HEART or LUNG or RIBS: check text; chest pain = CHEST PAIN |
Thorax Categories.
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Thoracic Cavity - The region of the thorax that includes the PLEURAL CAVITY and MEDIASTINUM. |
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Thoracic Wall - The outer margins of the thorax containing SKIN, deep FASCIA; THORACIC VERTEBRAE; RIBS; STERNUM; and MUSCLES. |
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