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shoulder girdle

 

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Noun shoulder girdle has 1 sense
  1. shoulder girdle, pectoral arch - the bony arch formed by the collarbones and shoulder blades in humans
    --1 is a kind of arch
    --1 is a part of pectoral girdle

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Shoulder Girdle

Definition

The shoulder girdle, also known as the pectoral girdle, is a set of bones that connect the upper limbs to the axial skeleton. It consists of the scapulae (shoulder blades) and clavicles (collarbones), providing stability and support to the shoulders.

Sense 1: Anatomy

Noun: The skeletal framework formed by the shoulder blades and collarbones.

Example sentence: The shoulder girdle allows for a wide range of motion in the upper body.

Sense 2: Rehabilitation

Noun: A therapeutic approach involving exercises to strengthen and rehabilitate the muscles surrounding the shoulder girdle.

Example sentence: After his shoulder injury, John underwent extensive physical therapy to restore strength to his shoulder girdle.

Sense 3: Fashion

Noun: A decorative accessory worn on the shoulders, sometimes attached to a garment.

Example sentence: The elegant evening gown featured intricate beading on the shoulder girdle.

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