| NOUN | body | pectoral arch, shoulder girdle | the bony arch formed by the collarbones and shoulder blades in humans |
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| Meaning | The bony arch formed by the collarbones and shoulder blades in humans. | |
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| Synonym | shoulder girdle | |
| Part of | pectoral girdle | A skeletal support to which the forelimbs of vertebrates are attached |
| Broader | arch | A curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet) |
| Spanish | arco pectoral | |
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