Definition of litre: A metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of water under standard conditions, now equal to 1,000 cubic centimetres (about 1.75 pints): 5 cc is about 5 ml. For details see wWkipedia: Litre and Metre. Views.
The thorax is the midsection of the insect body. It holds the head, legs, wings and abdomen. It is also called mesosoma in other arthropods. It is formed by the prothorax, mesothorax and metathorax and comprises the scutellum; the cervix, a membrane that separates the head from the thorax; and the pleuron, a lateral sclerite of the thorax.
In mammals, the thorax is the region of the body formed by the sternum, the thoracic vertebrae, and the ribs. It extends from the neck to the diaphragm, and does not include the upper limbs.The heart and the lungs reside in the thoracic cavity, as well as many blood vessels.he thorax or chest (Greek: Î¸ÏÏÎ±Î¾ (from the Greek Î¸ÏÏÎ±Î¾ thorax breastplate, cuirass, corslet), Latin: thorax is a part of the anatomy of humans and various other animals located between the neck and the abdomen.