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thorax

Anatomy; Human body

The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen that contains the lungs, the heart and part of the aorta.

vertebral column

Anatomy; Human body

In human anatomy, the vertebral column (Latin − Columna vertebralis) (backbone or spine) is a column usually consisting of 24 articulating vertebrae, and 9 fused vertebrae in the sacrum and the ...

trunk

Anatomy; Human body

The main part of the body, to which head and limbs are attached.

pelvis

Anatomy; Human body

The lower part of the abdomen located between the hip bones.

lacrimal gland

Anatomy; Human body

A small almond-shaped structures that produces tears. The lacrimal gland is located just above the outer corner of the eye.

adrenal gland

Anatomy; Human body

One of a pair of small glands, each of which sits on top of one of the kidneys.

thyroid gland

Anatomy; Human body

A gland that makes and stores hormones that help regulate the heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and the rate at which food is converted into energy.