what is a torso

A torso is the central part of the body of many animals, including humans, from which the head, neck, limbs, tail, and other appendages extend. It is the human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs. The tetrapod torso, including that of a human, is usually divided into the thoracic segment (also known as the upper torso, where the forelimbs extend), the abdominal segment (also known as the "mid-section" or "midriff"), and the pelvic and perineal segments (sometimes known together with the abdomen as the lower torso, where the hindlimbs extend) . The torsos job is to protect the internal organs, such as the heart, lungs, and kidneys, which are all protected by the rib cage. In humans, most critical organs, with the notable exception of the brain, are housed within the torso. A statue of a torso in a museum, usually ancient Greek or Roman, is that of the trunk of a human body. These works of art, often carved from marble, are so old that they've frequently lost their arms and heads, but still, the sturdy torso remains.