pectoral muscle
Britishnoun
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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.
From BBC
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.
From BBC
On offense, left tackle Rashawn Slater was sidelined with a strained pectoral muscle.
From Los Angeles Times
Since then, a torn pectoral muscle and nagging elbow injury have forced him to adjust his practice routine.
From Los Angeles Times
During his senior year at Hawaiian preps powerhouse St. Louis, he tore his left pectoral muscle.
From Seattle Times
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