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pectoralRelating to the upper area of the thorax associated with the muscles and bones used in moving the arms or forelimbs, in vertebrates. In birds, the pectoralis major is the very large muscle used to produce a powerful downbeat of the wing during flight. |
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His eyes are more beautiful than the jewels of the Pectoral, and his flesh is like the honey of Hebron. This latter movement is effected solely by the aid of the pectoral fins; the tail being collapsed, and not used. |
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