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The thorax (pl.: thoraces or thoraxes) or chest is a part of the anatomy of mammals and other tetrapod animals located between the neck and the abdomen

makers refer to hope chests as chests made to hold family heirlooms or general storage items.[citation needed] By contrast, a bridal chest was given to a bride

placement on the floor. Chests of drawers often come in 5-, 6-, and 7-drawer varieties, with either a single or a double top drawer. The chest illustrated in this

the use of tea chests for shipping tea declined in the late 20th century. By the second decade of the 21st century, although tea chests were still used

Renaissance times in Europe, low chests were often used as benches while taller chests were used as side tables. By placing a chest on the side on any kind of

Saqqara dating from the Second Dynasty. Canopic chests had an important place in Egyptian culture. Canopic chests contained the internal organs (viscera) of

Look up chest in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Chest most commonly refers to: The chest is a part of the anatomy of humans and various other animals

stored in these chests include clothing, tools, keepsakes, and things for entertainment, such as books or cards. Most seaman's chests were decorated only

Barrel chest generally refers to a broad, deep chest found on a patient (or other person). A barrel chested person will usually have a naturally large

of sea chests varies from less than 10 cm2 to several square metres. When the ship is in freshwater, the hard steel surfaces of the sea chest, protective