thoraces
Plural torso sections
Thoraces is the plural of thorax—the part of the body between the neck and abdomen, enclosed by the ribs.
In insects and other arthropods, the thorax is the middle segment where legs and wings attach.
The plural thoraxes is equally correct and more common in casual use.
Ribcage region or strongbox
- ribcageBony chest enclosure
- sternumFlat chest bone
- vertebraeInterlocking bones of spine
- ribsThoracic bone set
diaphragm · lungs · heart · pectoral · cavity · abdomen · trunk · torso
chest
Ribcage region or strongbox
ribs · diaphragm · lungs · heart · pectoral · cavity · abdomen · trunk · torso · spine
insect
Six-legged invertebrate
exoskeleton · wings · legs · beetle · arthropod · spiracles · scutum · elytra · appendages · cuticle
dissection
Anatomical cutting and examination
anatomy · examination · surgical · imaging · CT · X-ray · trauma · pathology · incision · biopsy
- thoracic vertebraeTwelve spinal bones behind chest
- thoracic surgeonChest cavity specialist