"pectoral girdle" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pectoral girdles [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} pectoral girdle (plural pectoral girdles)
  1. (anatomy) The bony or cartilaginous assembly that supports the forelimbs in vertebrates Categories (topical): Anatomy Synonyms: shoulder girdle (english: in humans)
    Sense id: en-pectoral_girdle-en-noun-VKViSB9M Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

Inflected forms

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