Bust

Bust

Bust (/bʌst/), in the medical context, refers to the chest of a human or an animal, especially a woman's chest.

Etymology

The term "bust" originates from the French word "buste", which was borrowed into English in the 17th century. It originally referred to a sculpture of the upper part of the human figure, including the chest and the head. Over time, the term has been used to refer specifically to the chest area.

Related Terms

• Breast: The breasts are the two soft, protruding organs on the upper front of a woman's body that secrete milk after childbirth.
• Thorax: The thorax or chest is a part of the anatomy of humans and various other animals located between the neck and the abdomen.
• Sternum: The sternum or breastbone is a long flat bone located in the center of the chest. It connects to the ribs via cartilage and forms the front of the rib cage, thus helping to protect the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels from injury.
• Pectoral Muscles: The pectoral muscles are a group of muscles in the chest area, including the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor.

See Also

• Anatomy
• Human Body
• Chest

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Bust
• Wikipedia's article - Bust

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