Chest

:This article refers to the anatomical term. See Chest (disambiguation) for other usages.

Chest anatomy - Other animals

In insects and other creatures with an exoskeleton, the area corresponding to the chest is called the thorax.

Related Topics:
Exoskeleton - Thorax

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In four legged mammals, the mammary glands and nipples are located closer to the back legs, and are therefore not part of the chest. Otherwise, the anatomy contains similar internal organs in different configurations.

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