Pectoral
Pectoral (Pec·to·ral)
Pectoral (pronounced: pek-tuh-ruhl) is a term used in anatomy to refer to the chest region of the body. It is derived from the Latin word "pectus" which means chest.
Etymology
The term "pectoral" is derived from the Latin word "pectus" which means chest. It is often used in medical and anatomical contexts to refer to structures related to or located in the chest area.
Anatomy
The pectoral region is home to several important structures including the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor muscles, which are key muscles in the chest. These muscles are involved in movements of the shoulder and arm. The pectoral girdle, which includes the clavicle and scapula, is also part of this region.
Related Terms
- Pectoralis Major: This is the larger of the two pectoral muscles, located on the front of the chest.
- Pectoralis Minor: This is the smaller of the two pectoral muscles, located under the pectoralis major.
- Pectoral Girdle: This is the set of bones which connects the arm to the axial skeleton on each side.
- Pectoral Fin: In fish, these are the pair of fins that are located on each side of the body just behind the gills. In humans, the term can be used to refer to the arms, by analogy.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pectoral
- Wikipedia's article - Pectoral
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