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pectoral

DEFINITIONS OF: pectoral

1

adj of or relating to the chest or thorax

“pectoral organ”
Synonyms:
thoracic

n either of two large muscles of the chest

Synonyms:
musculus pectoralis, pecs, pectoral muscle, pectoralis
Types:
greater pectoral muscle, musculus pectoralis major, pectoralis major
a skeletal muscle that adducts and rotates the arm
musculus pectoralis minor, pectoralis minor, smaller pectoral muscle
a skeletal muscle that draws down the scapula or raises the ribs
Type of:
skeletal muscle, striated muscle
a muscle that is connected at either or both ends to a bone and so move parts of the skeleton; a muscle that is characterized by transverse stripes

n an adornment worn on the chest or breast

Synonyms:
pectoral medallion
Type of:
adornment
a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
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