rectus

(rek′təs)

noun pl. recti

any of various straight muscles, as of the eye, neck, or thigh

Origin: ModL < L rectus (musculus), lit., straight (muscle): see recti-

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noun pl. rec·ti (-tīˌ)

Any of various straight muscles, as of the abdomen, eye, neck, and thigh.

Origin:

Origin: New Latin (mūsculus) rēctus

Origin: , from Latin, straight (muscle); see rectum

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