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what is the medical term for the chest

by Mrs. Asia Larson DDS Published 4 years ago Updated 3 years ago

What is the medical term for the chest?

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Jun 15 2022

The thorax or chest is a part of the anatomy of humans, mammals, and other tetrapod animals located between the neck and the abdomen.

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What is the medical term meaning pertaining to chest?

  • cardiac – pertaining to the heart
  • gastric – pertaining to the stomach
  • cervical – pertaining to the neck

What terms is used to indicate chest pain?

  • Echocardiogram. An echocardiogram uses sound waves to produce a video image of your heart in motion. ...
  • Computerized tomography (CT scan). Different types of CT scans can be used to check your heart arteries for blockages. ...
  • Stress tests. ...
  • Coronary catheterization (angiogram). ...

What is in your medicine chest?

  • Probably everything you’d find in your medicine cabinet at home
  • Band-Aids, gauze, bandages and tape
  • Stomach remedies
  • Seasick pills
  • Aspirin
  • Antihistamine
  • Sunscreen
  • Eye wash
  • Antibiotic and burn ointments
  • CPR life mask

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What is the best medicine for chest pain?

Treatments for other causes of chest pain include:

  • lung reinflation for a collapsed lung, which your doctor will perform by inserting a chest tube or related device
  • antacids or certain procedures for acid reflux and heartburn, which are used to treat the symptoms
  • anti-anxiety medications, which are used to treat chest pain related to panic attacks

What is the shape of a man's chest?

Instead, the shape of a man’s chest is determined by the size of the muscles underneath. Although atypical, men can occasionally develop large mammary glands that result in breast enlargement. This condition is known as gynecomastia. It is more common is adolescent boys but typically disappears after puberty.

What is chest hair?

Like a woman’s breasts, men’s chest hair is a secondary sex characteristic, or a feature that distinguishes the differences between the two sexes. Chest hair growth depends on genetics, age, ethnicity, and hormonal status.

What is the rib cage?

Underneath the skin, all humans have a rib cage, which protects organs underneath, including the heart, lungs, liver, and more. Last medically reviewed on January 20, 2018.

What is the outermost layer of the body?

The epidermis is the outermost layer that provides a protective, waterproof seal over the body. The dermis is the under layer that contains sweat glands, hair follicles, blood vessels, and more. Unlike a woman’s chest, a male chest typically develops some type of thick hair growth in late puberty that usually doesn’t reach full growth until ...

What is the term for the pain in the sac around the heart?

Pericardial pain ( pericarditis) for pain from the sac around the heart. Pleuritic pain and pleurodynia, for pains from spasm of the soft tissues around the lung or chest wall. Costochondritis for rib issues. Heart burn pain comes from the esophagus.

Where does heart burn pain come from?

Heart burn pain comes from the esophagus. Idiopathic and atypical chest pain for "don't have a clue" cause! Ask U.S. doctors your own question and get educational, text answers — it's anonymous and free! Doctors typically provide answers within 24 hours.

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