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The Thorax

May 12th, 2007 at 12:06 am » Comments (0)

The Thorax.  — The thorax derives its name from the Greek word thoreo, and signifies “I leap,” because the heart leaps in it.  It is covered on the front part by large muscles; the pectoralis major, or large muscle of the breast, is observed on the left side of the chest, Wilson on the right [...]