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Thorax vs Pectus - What's the difference?

thorax | pectus |


As nouns the difference between thorax and pectus

is that thorax is the middle of three distinct divisions in an insect, crustacean or arachnid body while pectus is the breast, especially of a bird.

Pectus vs Chest - What's the difference?

pectus | chest |


As nouns the difference between pectus and chest

is that pectus is the breast, especially of a bird while chest is a box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid.

As a verb chest is

to hit with one's chest (front of one's body.

Pectous vs Pectus - What's the difference?

pectous | pectus |


As an adjective pectous

is (biochemistry) of, relating to, or consisting of, pectose.

As a noun pectus is

(anatomy|zoology) the breast, especially of a bird.

Pectus vs Rectus - What's the difference?

pectus | rectus |


As nouns the difference between pectus and rectus

is that pectus is (anatomy|zoology) the breast, especially of a bird while rectus is (anatomy) any of several straight muscles in various parts of the body, as of the abdomen, thigh, eye etc.