Definitions for rectus
ˈrɛk təsrec·tus

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. rectusnoun

   any of various straight muscles

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. rectusnoun

   Any of several straight muscles in various parts of the body, as of the abdomen, thigh, eye etc.

2. Etymology: From the phrase "(musculus) rectus", or "a straight (muscle)".

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1. rectus

   Rectus, in anatomical terminology, typically refers to a straight muscle, particularly those found around the abdomen, eyes, and thigh areas. These muscles aid in various movements like eye rotation, straightening of the leg, and tensing of the abdomen. The term 'rectus' is derived from Latin, meaning 'straight.'

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Rectusnoun

   a straight muscle; as, the recti of the eye

2. Etymology: [NL., fr. L. regere to keep straight.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Rectus

   rek′tus, n. a muscle so called from the straightness of its course:—pl. Rec′ti.

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Rectus

   right or straight.

Matched Categories

1. • Muscle

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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Anagrams for rectus »

1. cruets

2. eructs

3. recuts

4. truces

How to pronounce rectus?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say rectus in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of rectus in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of rectus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=rectus
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Rectus
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rectus
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=rectus
6. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=rectus
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=rectus