Thorax

Word THORAX
Character 6
Hyphenation tho rax
Pronunciations /ˈθɔɹæks/

Definitions and meanings of "Thorax"

What do we mean by thorax?

The part of the human body between the neck and the diaphragm, partially encased by the ribs and containing the heart and lungs; the chest. noun

A part in other vertebrates that corresponds to the human thorax. noun

The second or middle region of the body of certain arthropods, including the insects and most crustaceans, lying between the head and the abdomen. noun

In anatomy and zoology, a part of the trunk between the head or neck and the abdomen or tail, in any way distinguished, as by containing the heart and lungs, by being inclosed with large ribs, or by bearing certain limbs not borne elsewhere. noun

In entomology, that part of the body which is situated between the head and the abdomen, and in adult insects alone bears the wings and legs, when there are any. ; noun

In Crustacea and Arachnida, a part of the body in advance of and in any way distinguished from the abdomen or tail, but usually blended with the head to form a cephalothorax. noun

A breastplate, cuirass, or corselet; more especially, the cuirass or corselet worn by the ancient Greek warriors, corresponding to the lorica of the Romans. noun

The part of the trunk between the neck and the abdomen, containing that part of the body cavity the walls of which are supported by the dorsal vertebræ, the ribs, and the sternum, and which the heart and lungs are situated; the chest. noun

The middle region of the body of an insect, or that region which bears the legs and wings. It is composed of three united somites, each of which is composed of several distinct parts. See Illust. in Appendix. and Illust. of Coleoptera. noun

The second, or middle, region of the body of a crustacean, arachnid, or other articulate animal. In the case of decapod Crustacea, some writers include under the term thorax only the three segments bearing the maxillipeds; others include also the five segments bearing the legs. See Illust. in Appendix. noun

A breastplate, cuirass, or corselet; especially, the breastplate worn by the ancient Greeks. noun

The middle of three distinct divisions in an insect, crustacean or arachnid body noun

The region of the mammalian body between the neck and abdomen as well as the cavity containing the heart and lungs noun

The part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates noun

Part of an insect's body that bears the wings and legs noun

The middle region of the body of an arthropod between the head and the abdomen noun

The region of the mammalian body between the neck and abdomen as well as the cavity containing the heart and lungs.

The middle of three distinct divisions in an insect, crustacean or arachnid body to which the legs are attached.

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The word "thorax" in example sentences

The entire hemi-thorax is treated with radiation therapy, often given simultaneously with chemotherapy. ❋ Unknown (2007)

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