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RECTUS

\ɹˈɛktəs], \ɹˈɛktəs], \ɹ_ˈɛ_k_t_ə_s]\

Definitions of RECTUS

1898 - Warner's pocket medical dictionary of today.
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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Applied to a number of straight muscles.

1898 - Warner's pocket medical dictionary of today.
By William R. Warner

A name for a rectilinear muscle, as rectus femoris, the thigh muscle.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

A term, used in anatomy for parts that pursue a straight course; -as

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
By Robley Dunglison

Any straight muscle. See table of muscles, under muscle. [Lat.]

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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