Thorax

Humans and mammals 
In mammals, the parts that make up the thorax are the sternum, the thoracic vertebrae and the ribs. It starts from the neck and stops at the diaphragm. 

 Insects  

The thorax is a part of an animal's body that is between the head and the abdomen. 

In insects and crustaceans, it is the middle of the three main body sections. The walking legs are usually on the thorax.

 Related pages 
 Chest
 Thoriac 

Category:Animal anatomy