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单词 pectoralis major
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Definition of pectoralis major in English:

pectoralis major

noun pɛktəˌrɑːlɪs ˈmeɪdʒəpɛktəˌreɪlɪs ˈmeɪdʒə
Anatomy Zoology
  • The main muscle of the chest, involved primarily in shoulder movement (including the downward movement of the wing in birds), in humans originating from the second to fourth ribs, clavicle, and sternum and inserting on the humerus.

Origin

Mid 18th century. From post-classical Latin pectoralis maior from pectoralis + classical Latin maior, originally after French grand pectoral.

Definition of pectoralis major in US English:

pectoralis major

noun
Anatomy Zoology
  • The main muscle of the chest, involved primarily in shoulder movement (including the downward movement of the wing in birds), in humans originating from the second to fourth ribs, clavicle, and sternum and inserting on the humerus.

Origin

Mid 18th century. From post-classical Latin pectoralis maior from pectoralis + classical Latin maior, originally after French grand pectoral.

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