Definitions
- Describing the area of the body between the neck and abdomen, which includes the chest and upper back. - Referring to medical conditions or procedures related to the chest or upper back. - Talking about the thoracic vertebrae, which are the twelve bones that make up the middle portion of the spinal column.
- Describing the area of the body related to the lungs. - Referring to medical conditions or procedures related to the lungs. - Talking about the pulmonary artery or vein, which are the blood vessels that carry blood to and from the lungs.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are related to the respiratory system.
- 2Both words are used in medical contexts.
- 3Both words refer to specific areas of the body.
- 4Both words are adjectives.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Thoracic refers to the chest and upper back, while pulmonary specifically relates to the lungs.
- 2Function: Thoracic is more general and can refer to various organs and structures in the chest, while pulmonary is more specific and only refers to the lungs.
- 3Usage: Thoracic is used more broadly in medical contexts, while pulmonary is more commonly used to describe lung-related conditions and procedures.
- 4Associated terms: Thoracic is often associated with the thoracic cavity, thoracic vertebrae, and thoracic surgery, while pulmonary is often associated with pulmonary function tests, pulmonary fibrosis, and pulmonary embolism.
Remember this!
Thoracic and pulmonary are both medical terms related to the respiratory system. However, thoracic is a broader term that refers to the chest and upper back, while pulmonary is more specific and only relates to the lungs. While both words are adjectives, thoracic is used more broadly in medical contexts, while pulmonary is more commonly used to describe lung-related conditions and procedures.
