Mesepisternum

Pronunciation
/mes-eh-pis-ter-num/
Category
Anatomy
Singular
Mesepisternum
Plural
Mesepisterna

Definition

The lateral part of the mesothorax, which is one of the three main divisions of an insect's thorax.

Etymology

From Greek 'meso-', meaning 'middle', and 'episternon', meaning 'side'.

Example

The mesepisternum is located on the thorax of insects, where it articulates with other thoracic structures.

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