Spanish Anatomy – Chest / Thorax

Topic:  Spanish anatomy terms for the chest region

Target Audience:  Healthcare workers

Video Version

First, I’ll walk you through Spanish anatomy of the chest region in video form. 

(FYI, this video is also available as a podcast. Details below.)

Written Version

If you prefer, here’s the written version of Spanish anatomy terms for the chest region.

EnglishSpanish
Chest(el) Pecho
Breasts(los) Pechos / (el) Seno
Stomach(el) Estómago
Side / flank(el) Costado
Back(la) Espalda
Shoulder(el) Hombro
Arm(el) Brazo
Neck(el) Cuello
Jaw(la) Mandíbula
Esophagus(el) Esófago
Heart(el) Corazón
Lungs(los) Pulmones
Trachea(la) Tráquea
Airways(las) Vías respiratorias
Blood(la) Sangre
Artery(la) Arteria
Vein(la) Vena
Ribs(las) Costillas
Sternum(el) Esternón
Skin(la) Piel

Wrapping Up

Thanks for checking out my Spanish anatomy terms for the chest region.

For additional medical Spanish terminology, check out my podcast!  Details below. 🙂

The "Learn Medical Spanish" Podcast

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(You can also find it by searching “Learn Medical Spanish” on just about any app.)

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Ben

Ben has been practicing as a physician assistant, or PA (similar to a doctor) in emergency medicine, family practice and urgent care since 2014. He became fluent in Spanish while living in Guatemala for 2 years, and now tries to help other healthcare professionals learn medical Spanish so they can care for their patients more effectively.