thorax

Meaning

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.

Synonyms

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

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈθɔɹæks/

Etymology

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