thorax

• Partie du corps située entre le cou et l'abdomen chez l'être humain et les autres vertébrés, ou segment médian du corps chez les arthropodes et les insectes, portant les pattes et les ailes.

A noun referring to the part of the body between the neck and the abdomen in humans and other vertebrates, or the middle body segment in arthropods and insects that bears the legs and wings.

1. Human anatomyB2formalscientific

   The part of the human body between the neck and the abdomen, containing the heart, lungs, and other organs.

   Thorax humain

   • The doctor examined the patient's thorax for any signs of injury.
   • The thorax is protected by the rib cage.
   • An X-ray of the thorax revealed a small shadow on the lung.

   Synonymeschest

2. Arthropod anatomyB2formalscientific

   The middle section of an arthropod's body, located between the head and the abdomen.

   thorax des arthropodes

   • In spiders, the thorax is fused with the head to form a cephalothorax.
   • The thorax of a crab contains its gills and walking legs.
   • The arthropod's thorax is segmented and bears the appendages.

3. Insect anatomyB2formalscientific

   The part of an insect's body that bears the wings and legs.

   Thorax (anatomie des insectes)

   • The thorax of a bee is covered in fine hairs.
   • An insect's thorax is divided into three segments, each with a pair of legs.
   • The wings of a butterfly are attached to the thorax.

   Synonymescorselet