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pectoral muscle

British

noun

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

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A below-par display against Dimitrov went unpunished when the luckless Bulgarian popped a pectoral muscle in the third set.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 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

Four losses in past five games, Christian Dvorak is done for season with torn pectoral muscle and penalty kill has abandoned them, falling to a 31st best 72.1%.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 5, 2024

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

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