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dorsal thoracic segment of trunk

back of thorax

Subdivision of thorax, which in humans is the posterior part of the thorax and is demarcated from the chest by the external surface of the posterolateral part of the rib cage and the anterior surface of the thoracic vertebral column; together with the chest, it constitutes the thorax.

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Type Bone
Parent Structure organism subdivision
Latin Name back of thorax
FMA ID 24217

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the dorsal thoracic segment of trunk?

Subdivision of thorax, which in humans is the posterior part of the thorax and is demarcated from the chest by the external surface of the posterolateral part of the rib cage and the anterior surface of the thoracic vertebral column; together with the chest, it constitutes the thorax.

What is the Latin name for the dorsal thoracic segment of trunk?

The Latin name for the dorsal thoracic segment of trunk is back of thorax.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:24217 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0008231 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikidata — Q25507830 Structured knowledge base cross-reference

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.