lacertus

lacertus definition - medical

la·cer·tus (lə-sûrˈtəs)

noun pl. la·cer·ti (-tīˌ)
  1. The muscular part of the upper arm from the shoulder to the elbow.
  2. A fibrous band related to a muscle.

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