Rectus

Origin

From the Latin phrase "(musculus) rectus", or "a straight (muscle)".

Rectus therefore means straight in Latin.

Full definition of rectus

Noun

1. (anatomy) Any of several straight muscles in various parts of the body, as of the abdomen, thigh, eye etc.

Derived terms

• rectus abdominis
• rectus capitis
• rectus femoris
• rectus in curia
• rectus oculi

Anagrams

• cruets
• eructs
• recuts
• truces