Trunk

The trunk, or torso, is the part of the body to which the head, arms, and legs connect. It includes the shoulders, chest, lower abdomen, back, and buttocks.

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By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: March 4, 2011
Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
David A. Fleckenstein, MPT - Physical Therapy

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