Trunk

German: Rumpf

1 Definition

A trunk in anatomical terms is the massive, central part of the human body without neck, head and limbs. The terminology is not defined the same in the whole literature. For example sometimes the term is used to describe the trunk and neck together or even trunk, neck and head.

2 Classification

One can classify the trunk further into:

• Pectus (chest) or thorax
• Abdomen
• Dorsum (back)
• Pelvis