rectus
Pronunciation: /ˈɹɛk.təs/
The English word “rectus” has 1 meaning listed here.
noun
- Any of a number of muscles controlling the movement of the eyeball.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin rēctus (“straight, upright”), clipping of mūsculus rēctus (“straight muscle”).
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