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 |
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 |
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 |
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.