pectoral girdle

Anat., Zool. the bony or cartilaginous structures to which the forelimbs (or arms) of a vertebrate are attached

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noun

A bony or cartilaginous structure in vertebrates, attached to and supporting the forelimbs or anterior fins. Also called pectoral arch.

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