pectoral

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to the chest or breast.

• noun

  A muscle of the chest wall.

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Rhymes

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rectal , ventral , selectal , ectoplasm

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Variants

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pectoral , pectorals , pectoral muscle , pectoral muscles , pectoral cross , pectoral crosses , pectoral fin , pectoral fins , pectoral girdle , pectoral girdles , shoulder girdle , shoulder girdles

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Etymology

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From Latin pectoralis, from pectus 'breast'.

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Trivia

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1. The pectoral muscle is the largest muscle in the human body that can be seen and touched.

2. The word 'pectoral' comes from the Latin word 'pectus', which means 'breast'.

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Related Concepts

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1. pectoral muscle: A large muscle of the chest wall that lies beneath the clavicle and sternum.

2. pectoralis major: The largest muscle of the chest wall, which is responsible for moving the upper limb.

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Culture

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In ancient Greece, athletes would oil their pectoral muscles before competition. In heraldry, the pectoral is a decorative ornament worn on the chest of a coat of arms.

How to Memorize "pectoral"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shape and location of the pectoral muscle. Imagine a large fan-shaped muscle located on the chest wall, between the clavicle and sternum.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pectoral' with the chest area. Think of the word 'breast' and remember that it comes from the same Latin root.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'pectoral' with the word 'pectus', which means 'breast' in Latin.

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