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pectoral muscle

noun

  1. either of two large chest muscles ( pectoralis major and pectoralis minor ), that assist in movements of the shoulder and upper arm

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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The 34-year-old Dimitrov, who has now been forced to retire in each of his past five Grand Slam appearances, clenched his right pectoral muscle and could not continue following a short medical timeout.

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Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu has been ruled out of the Six Nations after he picked up a pectoral muscle injury while training with Glasgow Warriors.

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On offense, left tackle Rashawn Slater was sidelined with a strained pectoral muscle.

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Since then, a torn pectoral muscle and nagging elbow injury have forced him to adjust his practice routine.

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During his senior year at Hawaiian preps powerhouse St. Louis, he tore his left pectoral muscle.

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