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Results 1 - 10 of 17 for Thoracic
  1. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (National Library of Medicine)  
    Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) causes pain in the shoulder, arm, and neck. It happens when the nerves ...
  2. Chest Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... belly). The medical term for your chest is thorax. Your chest holds many important structures for breathing, ... the space between your lungs, breastbone, and spine Thoracic aortic aneurysm Thoracic outlet syndrome Chest injuries may ...
  3. Aortic Aneurysm (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... abdomen. There are two types of aortic aneurysm: Thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA) - these occur in the part ...
  4. Spine Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your backbone, or spine, is made up of 26 bone discs called vertebrae. The vertebrae protect your spinal cord and allow you to stand and bend. A number of ...
  5. Bone Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your bones help you move, give you shape and support your body. They are living tissues that rebuild constantly throughout your life. During childhood and ...
  6. Scoliosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Scoliosis causes a sideways curve of your backbone, or spine. These curves are often S- or C-shaped. Scoliosis is most common in late childhood and the early teens, ...
  7. Back Injuries (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your back is made of bones, muscles, and other tissues extending from your neck to your pelvis. Back injuries can result from sports injuries, work around ...
  8. Bone Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    Cancer that starts in a bone is uncommon. Cancer that has spread to the bone from another part of the body is more common. There are three types of bone cancer: ...
  9. Breathing Problems (National Library of Medicine)  
    When you're short of breath, it's hard or uncomfortable for you to take in the oxygen your body needs. You may feel as if you're not getting enough air. Sometimes ...
  10. Craniofacial Abnormalities (National Library of Medicine)  
    Craniofacial is a medical term that relates to the bones of the skull and face. Craniofacial abnormalities are birth defects of the face or head. Some, like cleft ...
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