Thoracic (adjective)

Of or relating to the thorax or chest.

Origin:

From the greek word 'thorax' meaning chest.

Examples:

1. The doctor examined the patient's thoracic region.
2. The x-ray showed that the patient had a thoracic injury.
3. The thoracic vertebrae are in the upper part of the spine.
4. A thoracic surgeon specializes in surgeries in the chest region.
5. The thoracic cavity is the part of the body that houses the heart and lungs.