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Added 10 October 2026

rectus

/ˈɹɛk.təs/ noun

Latin root: rēctus Wiktionary

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Any of several straight muscles in various parts of the body, as of the abdomen, thigh, eye etc.
Ellipsis of rectus abdominis.
Any of a number of muscles controlling the movement of the eyeball.

Origin

Borrowed from Latin rēctus (“straight, upright”), clipping of mūsculus rēctus (“straight muscle”).

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