<Tr> <Th> FMA </Th> <Td> 9576 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Anatomical terminology (edit on Wikidata) </Td> </Tr> <P> The thorax or chest (from the Greek θώραξ thorax "breastplate, cuirass, corslet" via Latin: thorax) is a part of the anatomy of humans and various other animals located between the neck and the abdomen . The thorax includes the thoracic cavity and the thoracic wall . It contains organs including the heart, lungs, and thymus gland, as well as muscles and various other internal structures . Many diseases may affect the chest, and one of the most common symptoms is chest pain . </P> <P> In humans and other hominids, the thorax is the chest region of the body between the neck and the abdomen, along with its internal organs and other contents . It is mostly protected and supported by the rib cage, spine, and shoulder girdle . </P>

Where is the thorax located on a human