mesothoracic episternum [FBbt_00004596]
The anterior part of the pleura in the mesothoracic segment of the adult thorax. It is divided transversely by the anapleural suture into an upper part, the anepisternum (mesopleuron) and a lower part, the katepisternum (sternopleuron or preepisternum). The mesothoracic episternum is separated from the mesothoracic epimeron by the pleural suture.
mesothoracic episternum
ID: FBbt_00004596
Adult Anatomy
The anterior part of the pleura in the mesothoracic segment of the adult thorax. It is divided transversely by the anapleural suture into an upper part, the anepisternum (mesopleuron) and a lower part, the katepisternum (sternopleuron or preepisternum). The mesothoracic episternum is separated from the mesothoracic epimeron by the pleural suture.
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- is part of: mesothoracic pleurum
Parts of mesothoracic episternum (10 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| anterior sternopleural bristle | Adult, Mechanosensory_system, Nervous_system, Sense_organ | |
| mesothoracic preepisternum | Adult, Anatomy | |
| middle sternopleural bristle | Adult, Mechanosensory_system, Nervous_system, Sense_organ | |
| posterior sternopleural bristle | Adult, Mechanosensory_system, Nervous_system, Sense_organ | |
| sternopleural bristle | Adult, Mechanosensory_system, Nervous_system, Sense_organ |
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