How to Use pectoral muscle in a Sentence

pectoral muscle

noun
  • The Anatomy of the Chest and Triceps The chest is made up of the pectoral muscles (a.k.a.
    Brett Williams, Men's Health, 6 Sep. 2023
  • In 2019, Watt missed half of the schedule with a torn pectoral muscle.
    David Brandt, Star Tribune, 2 Mar. 2021
  • Wells is out for the year with a pectoral muscle injury.
    Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2023
  • When the results came in, she was told that cancer had been found in her pectoral muscle.
    Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Jacob Phillips had to have surgery after a torn pectoral muscle in Week 7.
    Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 30 Dec. 2022
  • Terron Armstead left Sunday due to a pectoral muscle injury on the last drive of the first half.
    Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2022
  • The surgeon cut away part of his left pectoral muscle and removed his left upper rib.
    Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 16 Dec. 2023
  • His role as a tackler requires him to extend his arms and wrap up, which requires use of the pectoral muscle.
    Rich Campbell, chicagotribune.com, 5 Dec. 2019
  • Mallett threw for 211 yards and two touchdowns in his first game, but tore his pectoral muscle during his start the next week.
    Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 4 July 2023
  • Look at the pectoral muscles that used to be firm and perky and really powerful.
    Marianne Garvey, CNN, 9 Oct. 2023
  • James Daniels’ return from a torn pectoral muscle should provide a boost.
    Brad Biggs, chicagotribune.com, 31 July 2021
  • First came the report that Jeff Samardzija would be out up to five weeks because of a strained right pectoral muscle.
    Pete Grathoff, kansascity, 24 Mar. 2018
  • Activate the pectoral muscles by using your arms to tightly squeeze the ball.
    Philly.com, 3 July 2018
  • In the third quarter of a come-from-behind win over Florida State, Leary tore his pectoral muscle.
    Ryan Black, The Courier-Journal, 11 Feb. 2023
  • A quarter of their sacks have come, however, from star Danielle Hunter, who tore his pectoral muscle in the last game and will miss the remainder of the season.
    Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 7 Nov. 2021
  • To make matters worse, Elliott tore his biceps and pectoral muscle and is likely out for the season.
    Mike Preston, baltimoresun.com, 7 Nov. 2021
  • Bears coach Matt Nagy said Smith suffered a torn pectoral muscle in the win and will go on season-ending injured reserve.
    BostonGlobe.com, 11 Dec. 2019
  • This opens up your shoulders by stretching your pectoral muscles.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2018
  • Williams is sharing first-team snaps with 2019 third-round pick Connor McGovern, who missed all of last year with a torn pectoral muscle.
    Calvin Watkins, Dallas News, 12 Aug. 2020
  • Adeniji tore a pectoral muscle during OTAs in June, sidelining him through training camp into the first eight games of the 2021 season.
    Mohammad Ahmad, cleveland, 13 Nov. 2022
  • Jones, who has had two torn pectoral muscles, showed the type of athleticism and defensive presence the Warriors need.
    Jon Becker, The Mercury News, 20 June 2019
  • Coach Vic Fangio wouldn’t confirm reports that the fourth-year inside linebacker is out for the season with a torn pectoral muscle.
    BostonGlobe.com, 20 Sep. 2021
  • Kalu, who started the game Saturday night in which the Giants rested their starting secondary, tore a pectoral muscle, the team said.
    BostonGlobe.com, 15 Aug. 2021
  • Similarly, with a chest press, your pectoral muscles may be doing most of the work, but your triceps are helping it along too.
    Jenny McCoy, SELF, 20 Sep. 2023
  • Freeman suffered a torn pectoral muscle and a concussion in the season opener against the Falcons in 2017 and didn’t play in another game for the Bears.
    Colleen Kane, chicagotribune.com, 2 May 2018
  • Marucci also chatted with the 49ers training staff about the way Alexander was able to recover from a torn pectoral muscle in time for the playoff run.
    Luke Johnson, NOLA.com, 14 Nov. 2020
  • The Seahawks also teach a profile tackle, where the defender aims for the pectoral muscle of a ball carrier.
    Joel A. Erickson, Indianapolis Star, 20 Nov. 2019
  • Bostic played the past three seasons for Washington before a torn pectoral muscle limited him to four games last year.
    Dallas News, 1 Sep. 2022
  • Kalu, who started because the Giants rested their starting secondary, tore a pectoral muscle, the team said.
    Dennis Waszak Jr., courant.com, 15 Aug. 2021
  • Rose Bowl victory over Arizona State with a torn pectoral muscle.
    Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2021

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