"pectoralis" meaning in English

See pectoralis in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From Latin pectoralis, "pertaining to the chest or breast". Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|pectoralis}} Latin pectoralis Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} pectoralis
  1. (anatomy) A pair of muscles that lowers the wings of birds in flight Categories (topical): Anatomy Derived forms: pectoralis major, pectoralis minor Related terms: supracoracoideus
    Sense id: en-pectoralis-en-noun-P~tYa33o Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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