NCIt definition : The anterior side of the thorax from the neck to the abdomen. The shape of the chest
is often regarded as potential insight into a disease process, as in the case of barrel
chest and respiratory dysfunction.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: The anterior side of the thorax from the neck to the abdomen. The shape of
the chest is often regarded as potential insight into a disease process, as in the
case of barrel chest and respiratory dysfunction. (NCI);