Torso
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.
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
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Waist
