thorax
n. area between the neck and abdomen, chest (of four-legged animals); middle body segment of an insect crustacean or arachnid | ||||
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Thorax Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Thorax
(n.)
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.
(n.)
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 vertebrae, the ribs, and the sternum, and which the heart and lungs are situated; the chest.
(n.)
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.
(n.)
A breastplate, cuirass, or corselet; especially, the breastplate worn by the ancient Greeks.
(n.)
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.
(n.)
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 vertebrae, the ribs, and the sternum, and which the heart and lungs are situated; the chest.
(n.)
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.
(n.)
A breastplate, cuirass, or corselet; especially, the breastplate worn by the ancient Greeks.
| WordNet 2.0 |
thorax
Noun
1. the middle region of the body of an arthropod between the head and the abdomen
(hypernym) body part
(part-holonym) arthropod
2. the part of the human body between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
(synonym) chest, pectus
(hypernym) body part
(hyponym) female chest
(part-holonym) torso, trunk, body
(part-meronym) sternum, breastbone
3. part of an insect's body that bears the wings and legs
(hypernym) body part
(hyponym) prothorax
(part-holonym) insect
Noun
1. the middle region of the body of an arthropod between the head and the abdomen
(hypernym) body part
(part-holonym) arthropod
2. the part of the human body between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
(synonym) chest, pectus
(hypernym) body part
(hyponym) female chest
(part-holonym) torso, trunk, body
(part-meronym) sternum, breastbone
3. part of an insect's body that bears the wings and legs
(hypernym) body part
(hyponym) prothorax
(part-holonym) insect
| hEnglish - advanced version |
thorax
thorax
\tho"rax\ (?), n. [l., fr. gr. &?;.]
1. (anat.) 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 vertebr?, the ribs, and the sternum, and which the heart and lungs are situated; the chest.
note: in mammals the thoracic cavity is completely separated from the abdominal by the diaphragm, but in birds and many reptiles the separation is incomplete, while in other reptiles, and in amphibians and fishes, there is no marked separation and no true thorax.
2. (zo?l.) (a) 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. (b) 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.
3. (antiq.) a breastplate, cuirass, or corselet; especially, the breastplate worn by the ancient greeks.
thorax
n
1. the middle region of the body of an arthropod between the head and the abdomen
2. the part of the human body between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates [syn: chest, pectus]
3. part of an insect's body that bears the wings and legs
thorax
\tho"rax\ (?), n. [l., fr. gr. &?;.]
1. (anat.) 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 vertebr?, the ribs, and the sternum, and which the heart and lungs are situated; the chest.
note: in mammals the thoracic cavity is completely separated from the abdominal by the diaphragm, but in birds and many reptiles the separation is incomplete, while in other reptiles, and in amphibians and fishes, there is no marked separation and no true thorax.
2. (zo?l.) (a) 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. (b) 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.
3. (antiq.) a breastplate, cuirass, or corselet; especially, the breastplate worn by the ancient greeks.
thorax
n
1. the middle region of the body of an arthropod between the head and the abdomen
2. the part of the human body between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates [syn: chest, pectus]
3. part of an insect's body that bears the wings and legs
Thorax Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| JM Latin-English Dictionary |
thorax
N M
upper body| chest| trunk; armor for upper body| cuirass; waistcoat/jerkin/vest
N M
upper body| chest| trunk; armor for upper body| cuirass; waistcoat/jerkin/vest
| LATIN- ENGLISH (AZAD) |
thorax
corselet, breastplate.
corselet, breastplate.
| Latin-English Online Dictionary |
thorax
breastplate
breastplate
Thorax Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Dictionary of Medicine (Shahram) |
Thorax
The thorax is the area of the body located between the abdomen and the neck. It is also commonly referred to as the chest. Within the thorax are the lungs, heart and first section of the aorta.
The thorax is the area of the body located between the abdomen and the neck. It is also commonly referred to as the chest. Within the thorax are the lungs, heart and first section of the aorta.
Thorax Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Thorax
tuf
tuf
Thorax Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Biological Control |
Thorax
The insect body region behind the head which bears the legs and wings.
The insect body region behind the head which bears the legs and wings.
| Glossary of Entomology and Crop Protection |
Thorax
The body region behind the head which bears the legs and the wings.
The body region behind the head which bears the legs and the wings.
Thorax Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Thorax
This article mainly refers to animal anatomy. See Chest for the human anatomy article.
In mammals, the thorax is the region of the body formed by the sternum, the thoracic vertebrae and the ribs. It extends from the neck to the diaphragm, not including the upper limbs. The heart and the lungs reside in the thoracic cavity, as well as many blood vessels. The inner organs are protected by the rib cage and the sternum.
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