mesosternum (Meaning)
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mesosternum (n.)
The middle portion, or body, of the sternum.
The ventral piece of the middle segment of the thorax in insects.
Synonyms & Antonyms of mesosternum
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mesosternum Sentence Examples
- The mesosternum forms the middle portion of the sternum in birds, reptiles, amphibians, and some mammals.
- In insects, the mesosternum is the ventral part of the mesothorax.
- The mesosternum provides support and attachment points for the muscles of the thorax.
- The mesosternum typically bears the mesocoxae, the bases of the middle pair of legs.
- In mammals, the mesosternum is fused to the sternum and forms part of the rib cage.
- The mesosternum is involved in the attachment of the diaphragm and other muscles involved in respiration.
- The mesosternum protects the internal organs located within the thoracic cavity.
- The mesosternum may be modified in different animal groups for various functions, such as flight or swimming.
- The mesosternum is an important anatomical landmark used for species identification and comparative morphology.
- Developmental anomalies of the mesosternum can affect the structure and function of the thorax and its contents.
FAQs About the word mesosternum
The middle portion, or body, of the sternum., The ventral piece of the middle segment of the thorax in insects.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The mesosternum forms the middle portion of the sternum in birds, reptiles, amphibians, and some mammals.
In insects, the mesosternum is the ventral part of the mesothorax.
The mesosternum provides support and attachment points for the muscles of the thorax.
The mesosternum typically bears the mesocoxae, the bases of the middle pair of legs.
