Thorax

Pronunciation: /ˈθɔræks/

Definitions of thorax

noun A part of the body of a human or an animal that is between the neck and the abdomen, or the front part of this part

Example Sentences

A1 The thorax is the middle part of the body between the head and the abdomen.

A2 Insects have three main body parts: the head, thorax, and abdomen.

B1 An injury to the thorax can affect a person's ability to breathe.

B2 Doctors often examine the thorax using X-rays to check for any abnormalities.

C1 The thorax contains vital organs such as the heart and lungs.

C2 Surgery may be necessary to repair a damaged thorax after a serious accident.

Examples of thorax in a Sentence

formal The thorax is the middle section of an insect's body, where the legs and wings are attached.

informal I accidentally hit my thorax on the corner of the table and it really hurt.

slang I need to work out more to get a toned thorax.

figurative Her thorax felt heavy with the weight of all her responsibilities.

Grammatical Forms of thorax

• plural: thoraxes
• comparative: more thoracic
• superlative: most thoracic
• present tense: thoraxes
• future tense: will thorax
• perfect tense: has thoraxed
• continuous tense: is thoraxing
• singular: thorax
• positive degree: thorax
• infinitive: to thorax
• gerund: thoraxing
• participle: thoraxed

Origin and Evolution of thorax

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'thorax' originated from the Greek word 'thōrax' which means 'breastplate' or 'chest'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the chest or breastplate, the word 'thorax' evolved to specifically denote the part of the body between the neck and the abdomen, where the heart and lungs are located. In modern usage, 'thorax' is commonly used in anatomy to refer to this specific area of the body.