From pectus to breast: anatomical and semantic gendering of the thorax.

Key Points

• This research examines how anatomical areas can develop cultural significance beyond their physical attributes.
• Qualitative analysis of anatomical terms and their cultural implications.
• Exploration of gender representation in anatomical language.
• Investigation of semantic shifts related to the thorax.
• Observations indicate a clear cultural shift from anatomical terminology to gendered context.
• Findings highlight the absence of structural changes while cultural meanings evolve.