pectoral muscle
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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 ● Jul. 7, 2025
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 ● Jan. 20, 2025
Since then, a torn pectoral muscle and nagging elbow injury have forced him to adjust his practice routine.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2024
Save for a torn pectoral muscle last season that cost him seven games, Watt has been highly dependable and has not missed a game in his career because of a concussion.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 14, 2023
Pain in left great pectoral muscle, worse toward the tendon.
From New, Old, and Forgotten Remedies: Papers by Many Writers by Anshutz, Edward Pollock
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