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girdle /gir·dle/ (gir´d'l) cingulum; an encircling structure or part; anything encircling a body. pectoral girdle shoulder g. pelvic girdle the encircling bony structure supporting the lower limbs. shoulder girdle , thoracic girdle the encircling bony structure supporting the upper limbs.
girdle [gur′dəl] any curved or circular structure, such as the hipline formed by the bones and related tissues of the pelvis. girdle an encircling or confining structure. pelvic girdle see pelvic girdle. shoulder girdle the incomplete bony ring made up of the scapulae, clavicles and coracoids (when present) sometimes incorporating the manubrium of the sternum. Called also pectoral or thoracic girdle. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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