rectus

[ rek-tuh s ]

/ ˈrɛk təs /

any of several straight muscles, as of the abdomen, thigh, eye, etc.

Origin of rectus

1695–1705; < New Latin rēctus ( musculus) straight (muscle)

I think Mr. Chipperton put the whole thing down as the result of his lecture to Rectus up in the silk-cotton tree.

A Jolly Fellowship |Frank R. Stockton
Rectus took hold of the rope with me, and we soon had Corny on deck.

A Jolly Fellowship |Frank R. Stockton
"Oh, I only objected to the girl," said Rectus, in an off-hand way.

A Jolly Fellowship |Frank R. Stockton
"And are bound to stick to it," said Rectus, looking at Corny.

A Jolly Fellowship |Frank R. Stockton

"I think it's a shame to let those Indians wander about here in that way," said Rectus.

A Jolly Fellowship |Frank R. Stockton

rectus

/ (ˈrɛktəs) /

anatomy a straight muscle, esp either of two muscles of the anterior abdominal wall (rectus abdominis)

C18: from New Latin rectus musculus