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MSH: 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),UWDA: Subdivision of the trunk, which is demarcated from the neck by the plane of the superior thoracic aperture and from the abdomen internally by the inferior surface of the diaphragm and externally by the costal margin; together with the abdomen, pelvis and perineum, it constitutes the trunk. Examples: There is only one thorax.,CSP: part of the body between the neck and the thoracic diaphragm, encased by the ribs.,NCI: Having to do with the chest.,NCI: The anterior side of the thorax from the neck to the abdomen. The shape of the chest is often regarded as potential insight into a disease process, as in the case of barrel chest and respiratory dysfunction. (NCI),NCI: The division of the body lying between the neck and the abdomen. (NCI),NCI: The anterior side of the thorax from the neck to the abdomen. The shape of the chest is often regarded as
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