rectus

(Inglés)

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.

Pronúnciase como (IPA)

/ˈɹɛk.təs/

Etimoloxía (Inglés)

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

Sinónimos

hip

shank

straight

thigh

musculus rectus