adjective
- relating to or located in the thorax (the part of the body between the neck and abdomen)
Usage: medical; anatomical
Examples
- The thoracic cavity contains the heart and lungs.
- She suffered a thoracic injury in the accident.
- The doctor examined the patient’s thoracic vertebrae.
- Thoracic surgery requires specialized training.
- The thoracic muscles help with breathing.
- X-rays revealed damage to the thoracic region.