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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Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
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David A. Fleckenstein, MPT - Physical Therapy
Last Revised
March 4, 2011
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