metathorax

Meanings

• noun

  In anatomy, the metathorax is the segment of the thorax behind the thoracic region, containing the metanotum and the first six abdominal segments.

  - "The metathorax of an insect consists of several segments."
  - "The metathorax of a beetle is where the wings are attached."

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Variants

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metathoraces , metathoracic , metathorax , metathoraxes

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Etymology

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From Greek meta- 'behind' and thorax 'breast' or 'chest'.

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Trivia

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1. The metathorax is the part of an insect's body where the wings are attached.

2. The metathorax of a beetle is the hardened plate that covers the wings when they are not in use.

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1. thorax: The anterior part of the trunk of an animal that contains the heart, lungs, and other vital organs.

2. abdomen: The part of an animal's body that lies behind the thorax and in front of the pelvis.

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Culture

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The metathorax is a significant part of the anatomy of various organisms, including insects and arachnids.

How to Memorize "metathorax"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a diagram of an insect's body, labeling the thorax and metathorax.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the metathorax as the 'back thorax'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Metathorax' as 'Meta' meaning behind and 'Thorax' meaning chest, so the Metathorax is the back chest.

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