thorax

Signification (Anglais)

1. The region of the mammalian body between the neck and abdomen as well as the cavity containing the heart and lungs.
2. The middle of three distinct divisions in an insect, crustacean or arachnid body to which the legs are attached.

Concepts

thorax

poitrine

cage thoracique

poitrail

sein

cavité thoracique

Synonymes

chest

breast

bosom

thoracic cavity

chest cavity

rib cage

in front of

pectus

bust

rack

ribcage

tits

trunk

thoracic cage

ball of foot

pereion

stethidium

pectoral region

thoracic region

rib-cage

breastplate

breasts

brisket

corselet

cuirass

mail

midsection

pap

Traductions

tórax

torace

Thorax

θώρακας

Brustkorb

tórax

petto

pecho

tòrax

Brust

peito

cassa toracica

στήθος

thorax

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈθɔɹæks/

Étymologie (Anglais)

From Latin thorax, from Ancient Greek θώραξ (thṓrax, “a breastplate, cuirass, corslet”).