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pectoralis

pec·to·ral·is
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pek-tuh-ral-is, -rey-lis, -rah-]
    • /ˌpɛk təˈræl ɪs, -ˈreɪ lɪs, -ˈrɑ-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pek-tuh-ral-is, -rey-lis, -rah-]
    • /ˌpɛk təˈræl ɪs, -ˈreɪ lɪs, -ˈrɑ-/

Definition of pectoralis word

  • noun plural pectoralis either of two muscles on each side of the upper and anterior part of the thorax, the action of the larger (pectoralis major) assisting in drawing the shoulder forward and rotating the arm inward, and the action of the smaller (pectoralis minor) assisting in drawing the shoulder downward and forward. 1
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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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