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

Definition of Pectoral girdle

1. Noun. (anatomy) The bony or cartilaginous assembly that supports the forelimbs in vertebrates ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Pectoral girdle

1. shoulder girdle

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pectoral Girdle

pectization
pectize
pectized
pectizes
pectizing
pectolite
pectolites
pectolyase
pectoral
pectoral and abdominal anterior cutaneous branch of intercostal nerves
pectoral arch
pectoral branch of thoracoacromial artery
pectoral fascia
pectoral fin
pectoral fins
pectoral girdle (current term)
pectoral girdles
pectoral glands
pectoral group of axillary lymph nodes
pectoral medallion
pectoral muscle
pectoral muscles
pectoral reflex
pectoral region
pectoral ridge
pectoral sandpiper
pectoral vein
pectoral veins
pectoralgia
pectoralis

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