Pectinidae
Pectinidae

pectoral


Definition: Meaning of, pectoral in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈpɛkt(ə)r(ə)l /

  • noun
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pectoral pectorals
  1. either of two large muscles of the chest
    SYNONYM
    pectoral muscle, pectoralis, musculus pectoralis, pecs, pec
    ANTONYM
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  2. an adornment worn on the chest or breast
    SYNONYM
    pectoral medallion
    ANTONYM
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  1. of or relating to the chest or thorax
    SYNONYM
    thoracic
    ANTONYM
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pectoral used in phrases

  • greater pectoral muscle (noun)
    1. a skeletal muscle that adducts and rotates the arm
  • pectoral arch (noun)
    1. the bony arch formed by the collarbones and shoulder blades in humans
  • pectoral fin (noun)
    1. either of a pair of fins situated just behind the head in fishes that help control the direction of movement
  • pectoral girdle (noun)
    1. a skeletal support to which the forelimbs of vertebrates are attached
  • pectoral medallion (noun)
    1. an adornment worn on the chest or breast
  • pectoral muscle (noun)
    1. either of two large muscles of the chest
  • pectoral sandpiper (noun)
    1. american sandpiper that inflates its chest when courting
  • pectoral vein (noun)
    1. veins that drain the pectoral muscles and empty into the subclavian vein
  • smaller pectoral muscle (noun)
    1. a skeletal muscle that draws down the scapula or raises the ribs
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