thoracic
adjective
tho·rac·ic
thə-ˈra-sik 
: of, relating to, located within, or involving the thorax
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This is called thoracic insufficiency syndrome (TIS).7 Other symptoms may also be more likely if another health condition is causing your scoliosis.
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Sarah Bradley, Health, 10 Aug. 2025
Three weeks later, with his rehab program hinging on continued fact-finding, strengthening his shoulder and trying to get his long, thoracic nerve to fire at an appropriate level again, the Padres starting pitcher’s faith remains unshaken.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025
According to recent research, prolonged smartphone and screen time use can directly affect the cervical and thoracic spine, resulting in postural compensations and muscle fatigue, commonly referred to as tech neck.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside Online, 4 June 2025
Together, the duo came up with a few stretches that could also help to undo hours of sitting at our desk: Hip flexor stretch, thoracic extension on a foam roller, and chest opener done on a wall or door frame.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 25 May 2025
The rest of the body's main chakras are located down the five segments of the spine—cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, and coccyx—which are governed by the sympathetic nervous system.
—Tony Sanchez, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
What’s often overlooked is the role of the rib cage in thoracic spine rotation.
—Dana Santas, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Bradley, Health, 10 Aug. 2025
Three weeks later, with his rehab program hinging on continued fact-finding, strengthening his shoulder and trying to get his long, thoracic nerve to fire at an appropriate level again, the Padres starting pitcher’s faith remains unshaken.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025
According to recent research, prolonged smartphone and screen time use can directly affect the cervical and thoracic spine, resulting in postural compensations and muscle fatigue, commonly referred to as tech neck.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside Online, 4 June 2025
Together, the duo came up with a few stretches that could also help to undo hours of sitting at our desk: Hip flexor stretch, thoracic extension on a foam roller, and chest opener done on a wall or door frame.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 25 May 2025
The rest of the body's main chakras are located down the five segments of the spine—cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, and coccyx—which are governed by the sympathetic nervous system.
—Tony Sanchez, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
What’s often overlooked is the role of the rib cage in thoracic spine rotation.
—Dana Santas, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
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“Thoracic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thoracic. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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thoracic
adjective
tho·rac·ic
thə-ˈras-ik
: of, relating to, located in, or involving the thorax
the thoracic cavity
Medical Definition
thoracic
adjective
tho·rac·ic
thə-ˈras-ik
: of, relating to, located within, or involving the thorax
thoracic trauma
thoracic surgery
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