What is "thoraces"

alt. (plural of thorax English) n. (plural of thorax English)

1. n. the middle region of the body of an arthropod between the head and the abdomen

2. the part of the human body between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates [syn: chest, pectus]

3. part of an insect's body that bears the wings and legs

4. [also: thoraces (pl)]

See thorax