Identification
metasternum noun, adjective
metasternal - the under surface of the
metathorax; the rearmost prominent
sclerite on the underside of the thorax.
Photos showing the metasternum:
See Also
Divisions of
thorax (front | middle | rear):
Dorsal surface of thorax (
notum):
Lateral (
pleural) surface of thorax:
Ventral surface of thorax:
Contributed by
Cotinis on 2 January, 2008 - 3:34am
Last updated 2 January, 2008 - 5:54am