rectus

[ rek-tuhs ]

noun

, Anatomy.

, plural rec·ti [rek, -tahy].

1. any of several straight muscles, as of the abdomen, thigh, eye, etc.

rectus

/ ˈrɛktəs /

noun

1. anatomy a straight muscle, esp either of two muscles of the anterior abdominal wall ( rectus abdominis )

Word History and Origins

Origin of rectus¹

1695–1705; < New Latin rēctus ( musculus ) straight (muscle)

Word History and Origins

Origin of rectus¹

C18: from New Latin rectus musculus

Example Sentences

To get a full six pack, you’ll need to work the full rectus abdominis—so you won’t get there by doing 1,000 crunches a day.

From Popular-Science

Certainly tenotomy of the external rectus of the fixing eye is as a rule also necessary.

From Project Gutenberg

On October 2nd, 1879, shortening of the left internal rectus, tenotomy of both externi.

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Tenotomy of the internal rectus and advancement of the abducens of the right eye at the end of December.

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At the end of May, 1879, shortening of the left internal rectus, tenotomy of both externi.

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In order to proceed carefully, I confined myself at first to tenotomy of the internal rectus of the right eye.

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