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Definition of Pectoral girdle
1. Noun. A skeletal support to which the forelimbs of vertebrates are attached.
Generic synonyms: Girdle
Terms within: Pectoral Arch, Shoulder Girdle
Group relationships: Appendicular Skeleton
Terms within: Pectoral Arch, Shoulder Girdle
Group relationships: Appendicular Skeleton
Definition of Pectoral girdle
1. Noun. (anatomy) The bony or cartilaginous assembly that supports the forelimbs in vertebrates ¹
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Medical Definition of Pectoral girdle
1. shoulder girdle