Chest
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- This article refers to the anatomical term. See Chest (disambiguation) for other usages.
The chest is a part of the anatomy of humans and various other animals.
Chest anatomy - Humans and other hominids
In hominids, the chest is the region of the body between the neck and the abdomen, along with its internal organs and other contents. It is mostly protected and supported by the ribcage, spine, and shoulder girdle. Contents of the chest include the following:- organs
- *heart
- *lungs
- muscles
- *major and minor pectoral muscles
- *trapezius muscles
- internal structures
- *diaphragm
- *esophagus
- *trachea
- *xiphoid process
- arteries and veins
- *aorta
- *superior vena cava
- *inferior vena cava
- *pulmonary artery
- bones
- *the shoulder socket containing the upper part of the humerus
- *scapula
- *sternum
- *thoracic portion of the spine
- *collarbone
- *ribcage
- *Floating ribs
- external structures
- *nipples
- *mammary glands
Chest anatomy - Other animals
In insects and other creatures with an exoskeleton, the area corresponding to the chest is called the thorax.
In four legged mammals, the mammary glands and nipples are located closer to the back legs, and are therefore not part of the chest. Otherwise, the anatomy contains similar internal organs in different configurations.
Chest injury
Injury to the chest (also referred to as chest trauma, thoracic injury, or thoracic trauma) results in up to 1/4 of all deaths due to trauma in the United States Shahani, Rohit, MD. (2005). [Penetrating Chest Trauma]. eMedicine. Retrieved 2005-02-05..References
See also
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