ALL meanings of pectoral girdle
pec·to·ral gir·dle
P p - noun pectoral girdle (in vertebrates) a bony or cartilaginous arch supporting the forelimbs. 1
- noun pectoral girdle Also called shoulder girdle. (in humans) the bony arch formed by the clavicles, or collarbones, and scapulas, or shoulder blades. 1
- noun pectoral girdle a skeletal support to which the front or upper limbs of a vertebrate are attached 0
- noun pectoral girdle the bony or cartilaginous structures to which the forelimbs (or arms) of a vertebrate are attached 0