musculus pectoralis minor

Definitions of musculus pectoralis minor
  1. noun
    a skeletal muscle that draws down the scapula or raises the ribs
    synonyms: pectoralis minor, smaller pectoral muscle
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    musculus pectoralis, pecs, pectoral, pectoral muscle, pectoralis
    either of two large muscles of the chest
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