mesothorax

Meanings

• noun

  The part of the thorax in humans and other vertebrates located between the lungs and the vertebral column.

  - "The mesothorax is the region where the heart and other vital organs are located."
  - "During surgery, the surgeon had to be careful not to damage the nerves in the mesothorax."

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Variants

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mesothoraces , mesothorax , mesothoraxes

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'mesos' (middle) and 'thorax' (chest).

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Trivia

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1. The mesothorax is the location of the sympathetic nervous system, which helps regulate the body's 'fight or flight' response.

2. In some insects, the mesothorax is the second segment of the thorax and is the site of the wings' attachment points.

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Related Concepts

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1. thoracic cavity: The space enclosed by the thoracic wall and the mediastinum, which contains the heart, lungs, and other organs.

2. thorax: The part of the body between the neck and the abdomen, which contains the chest cavity and the organs protected by the ribs.

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The term 'mesothorax' is not commonly used outside of medical or scientific contexts.

How to Memorize "mesothorax"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cross-section of the human body, with the lungs on either side and the heart located in the middle, between them and the spine.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'meso' meaning 'middle' and 'thorax' meaning 'chest', so the term refers to the middle part of the chest.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'mesothorax' as 'middle chest' to help recall its meaning.

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