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pectoral girdle

/ˈpɛktərəl ˈɡɜːrdl/

Tradução: Conjunto de ossos que conecta os membros superiores ao esqueleto axial, formado pela clavícula e pela escápula de cada lado.

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/ˈpɛktərəl ˈɡɜːrdl/C1formalmedical
  • ptConjunto de ossos que conecta os membros superiores ao esqueleto axial, formado pela clavícula e pela escápula de cada lado.

The set of bones in the human body that connects the upper limbs to the axial skeleton, consisting of the clavicle and scapula on each side.

  1. Shoulder bone structureC1formal

    The set of bones in the human body that connects the upper limbs to the axial skeleton, consisting of the clavicles and scapulae.

    ptCíngulo do membro superior

    • The pectoral girdle provides attachment points for muscles that move the arms.
    • Injuries to the pectoral girdle can affect shoulder mobility.
    • The anatomy class studied the bones of the pectoral girdle in detail.