pectoral muscle
Britishnoun
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But let's not forget Grigor Dimitrov led Sinner by two sets to love in the Wimbledon fourth round before tearing his right pectoral muscle as he sent down a 14th ace.
From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2026
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
On offense, left tackle Rashawn Slater was sidelined with a strained pectoral muscle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2024
The Steelers will be without inside linebacker Elandon Roberts, who sustained a pectoral muscle against Cincinnati.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 26, 2023
Malignant tumours may be primary in the muscle, or may result from extension from adjacent growths—for example, implication of the pectoral muscle in cancer of the breast—or they may be derived from tumours situated elsewhere.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
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