sternum [FBbt_00004557]
In the general sense, the ventral half of a body segment, more specifically, the underside of the thorax in insects that may be a unified whole or may comprise several parts.
sternum
ID: FBbt_00004557
Adult Anatomy
In the general sense, the ventral half of a body segment, more specifically, the underside of the thorax in insects that may be a unified whole or may comprise several parts.
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- is part of: adult external thorax
Parts of sternum (1 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| furcasternum | Adult, Anatomy |
Subclasses of sternum (1 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| prothoracic sternum | Adult, Anatomy |
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