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Pectoral
[pek-ter-uhl] 
Pectoral
[pek-ter-uhl]
Pectoral, from the Latin pectoralis (plural pectorales), "pertaining to the breast/chest", can refer to:
- Pectoral cross, a cross worn on the chest
- a decorative, usually jeweled version of a gorget
- Pectoralis major muscle
- Pectoralis minor muscle
- Pectoral fins of an aquatic animal, such as a whale or fish, are located on both sides of the body. In marine mammals, these fins are homologous with human arms
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