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

Example Sentences

Hal felt a swift sting, a burning, lancinating pain in his right pectoral muscle.

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Pain in left great pectoral muscle, worse toward the tendon.

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We will recall at the outset that the lesser pectoral muscle in man is completely covered by the great.

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Lift the whole sternum, with the right pectoral muscle attached, to the left side of the pan and pin it down.

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Section of the great pectoral muscle will aid the dissection.

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