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pectoral ADJ

pectoral
pectoral ANAT

pectoral <a pectoral; pectorals> N MED

pectoral ADJ

pectoral arch (or girdle)

pectoral arch ZOOL

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Another form of body armor was a bronze pectoral (that may have protected part of the back as well).
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The bases of the pectoral and pelvic fins are about equal; the pectoral fins are large and broad while the pelvic fins are much lower.
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The display consists of the shark raising its snout, dropping its pectoral fins, arching its back, and curving its body laterally.
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The head and body plates are covered with odontodes; these are larger on the ventral face of pelvic and pectoral fin spines.
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The lateral line is marked by a distinctive semi-circular curve above the pectoral fin.
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The long and wide pectoral fins have pointed tips and nearly straight margins.
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While swimming about reefs, this fish will use only its pectoral fins.
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The pectoral fins are very long, reaching back as far as the second dorsal fin.
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Its pectoral fins are long and almost straight, and there is a ridge on its back between the two dorsal fins.
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The pontifical pectoral cross is distinct from the simple cross, the use of which is often permitted by the pope to members of cathedral chapters.
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