Arrector

/əˈrɛktə/

/əˈrɛktər/

Translation of "arrector" into Russian

Noun

/əˈrɛktə/

/əˈrɛktər/

arrector

arrectors pl

arrectores pl

The arrector pili muscle is responsible for causing goosebumps.

Мышца эректор пилус отвечает за появление мурашек.

Noun

/əˈrɛktə/

/əˈrɛktər/

A small muscle attached to hair follicles in mammals, responsible for causing hair to stand on end, often in response to cold or emotional stimuli.

The arrector muscles contracted, causing goosebumps to form on her skin as she stepped into the chilly air.

Any muscle that serves to raise or erect a part of the body, especially one that elevates hairs, feathers, or other structures.

In some reptiles an arrector at the base of each scale allows them to flare their skin.

Adjective

/əˈrɛktə/

/əˈrɛktər/

Serving to raise or erect; having the function of lifting something upright.

The arrector mechanism of the fin enables the fish to spread its dorsal rays.