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.
Author:
Jeannette Curtis Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
Last Updated: May 25, 2007
Medical Review:
Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
