pectoral muscle

noun

: any of the muscles which connect the ventral walls of the chest with the bones of the upper arm and shoulder and of which there are two on each side of the human body

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Veteran newcomer Brendan Dillon is expected to anchor New Jersey’s top defense pairing beside Dougie Hamilton, who’s back in action after suffering a torn pectoral muscle last November. Carol Schram, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 On offense, left tackle Rashawn Slater was sidelined with a strained pectoral muscle. Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024 That fight fell apart when Jones tore a pectoral muscle during training, an injury that required surgery. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024 The bout was canceled after Jones suffered a torn pectoral muscle. Troy Smith, Axios, 4 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pectoral muscle 

Word History

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pectoral muscle was in 1615

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“Pectoral muscle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pectoral%20muscle. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

pectoral muscle

noun
: any of the muscles which connect the front walls of the chest with the bones of the upper arm and shoulder and of which there are two on each side in the human body

Medical Definition

pectoral muscle

noun
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