Thorax

Synonyms of thorax

• chest
• trunk
• rib cage

Antonyms of thorax

• abdomen
• belly
• stomach

Collocations of thorax

respiratory system

Frequency: 85 %

The thorax houses the respiratory system.

rib cage

Frequency: 80 %

The impact fractured his rib cage.

chest cavity

Frequency: 70 %

The bullet lodged in his chest cavity.

thoracic vertebrae

Frequency: 60 %

The injury affected his thoracic vertebrae.

sternal notch

Frequency: 45 %

The sternal notch is a prominent landmark on the thorax.

Idiomatic Expressions for thorax

• Phrase: have a heart in your thorax
  Meaning: to be brave or courageous
  Usage: She faced the difficult situation with a heart in her thorax and came out stronger.