bony thorax
nounUK /ˈbəʊni ˈθɔːræks/
US /ˈboʊni ˈθɔːræks/
The bony thorax is the cage of bones in your chest that keeps your heart and lungs safe.
The doctor explained that the bony thorax protects the lungs like a shield.
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2. The skeletal framework of the chest, including the ribs, sternum, and thoracic vertebrae.
An X-ray showed a fracture in the bony thorax.
3. The part of the skeleton that encloses the thoracic cavity.
The bony thorax expands when you take a deep breath.
4. A protective bony structure around the organs of the chest.
Injury to the bony thorax can make breathing painful.