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chest
The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen.
The chest contains the lungs, the heart, and part of the aorta.
The walls of the chest are supported by the dorsal vertebrae, the ribs, and the sternum.
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chest X-ray
Commonly used to detect abnormalities in the lungs, but it can also detect abnormalities in the heart, aorta, and the bones of the thoracic area.
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