Torso is an anatomical term for the greater part of the human body without the head and limbs. It is also referred to as the trunk. The torso includes the chest, back, and abdomen.

Anatomy

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Major organs

Most critical organs are housed within the torso. In the upper chest, the heart and lungs are protected by the rib cage, and the abdomen contains the majority of organs responsible for digestion: the stomach, where food is broken down; the pancreas and liver, which respectively produce enzymes and bile necessary for digestion; the kidneys, which filter wastes from blood before excretion as urine; the large and small intestines, which extract nutrients from food; and the anus, from which fecal wastes are excreted. Finally, the pelvic region houses both the male and female reproductive organs.

Major muscle groups

The torso also harbours many of the main muscle groups of the body, including the:

• pectoral muscles
• abdominal muscles
• lateral muscles

See also

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• Waist

Anatomy

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