rectus

Betekenis (Engels)

1. (abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis) Any of several straight muscles in various parts of the body, as of the abdomen, thigh, eye etc.
2. Any of several straight muscles in various parts of the body, as of the abdomen, thigh, eye etc.

Sinonieme

hip

shank

straight

thigh

musculus rectus

Vertalings

فخذ

cuixa

Hüfte

Schenkel

γάμπα

ισχίο

μηρός

μπούτι

cuisse

droit

hanche

gigots

anca

coscia

femur

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/ˈɹɛk.təs/

Etimologie (Engels)

Borrowed from Latin rēctus (“straight, upright”), clipping of mūsculus rēctus (“straight muscle”).