The word "thoracic" refers to something related to the chest. It specifically pertains to the part of the body between the neck and the abdomen, where the rib cage is located. Full definition
If you sense any pressure in your neck or traps during the movement, look to address a lack of thoracic spine extension or shoulder flexion. (muscleandstrength.com)
We are pleased to share that «Heritability of Thoracic Spine Curvature,» has been featured in the commentary of the December issue of the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. (instituteforagingresearch.org)
The authors presented the results of these and other studies on December 9 at the Chicago Multi ¬ disciplinary Symposium in Thoracic Oncology in Illinois, and their findings paint a bleak picture for Dunn County and its 3,000 inhabitants. (scientificamerican.com)