thoracic

(tho-ras'ik). Relating to the thorax. t. aor'ta, the portion of the aorta contained in the tfiorax. t. ax'is, arteria thoracoacromialis [BNA]. t. cav'ity, cavum thoracis, the cavity bounded by the diaphragm and the walls of the chest, containing the lungs and bronchi, heart and origin of see choke, t. duct, duct us thoracic us. t. girdle, shoulder girdle.* t. index, see index, t. spine, dorsal spine, that part of the spinal column which enters into the fomaation of the chest.