Terminologies
- Tergum / Dorsum : Top or upper side of the body.
- Notum : In case of thorax, tergum is called notum. Notum is divided into pronotum, mesonotum and metanotum collectively called metanota.
- Sternum/ Venter: Lower or underside of body.
- Pheuron/ pleura: Lateral portion of the body.
- Meson: Longitudinal central line of body.
- Proximal portion : Part near to body
- Distal potion: Part away from body.