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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A flat quadrangular muscle, situated at the anterior part of the upper and medial aspect of the thigh, whose primary function is hip flexion.

Synonyms

All synonyms

bicepsmusclevoluntary muscle

Etymology

From Latin pectineus (“comblike”), from pecten (“comb”) + -eus.

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