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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Barr missed most of the 2020 season after tearing his pectoral muscle in Week 2. 
Jori Epstein, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2022 Humphrey tore a pectoral muscle in the Ravens’ 20-19 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Dec. 5. Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 28 May 2022 He was recently sidelined by a pectoral muscle injury, sidelining him for four to six months. David Woods, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Apr. 2022 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 Two months before safety DeShon Elliott suffered a biceps and pectoral muscle injury that will sideline him for the rest of the year, Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters tore his ACL. Jonas Shaffer, baltimoresun.com, 9 Nov. 2021 A week after their best cornerback, Marlon Humphrey, tore a pectoral muscle in a season-ending injury, the Ravens dealt with another hit of attrition when fullback Patrick Ricard and tight end Nick Boyle were unable to play because of a knee injury. Childs Walker, baltimoresun.com, 12 Dec. 2021 Humphrey, who tore his pectoral muscle in Sunday’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, has been one of the league’s most versatile, physical and durable cornerbacks. Jonas Shaffer, baltimoresun.com, 10 Dec. 2021 Colt McCoy, who was questionable for the game because of a pectoral muscle injury, is expected to start for the third consecutive game. Kent Somers, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2021 See More
Jori Epstein, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2022 Humphrey tore a pectoral muscle in the Ravens’ 20-19 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Dec. 5. Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 28 May 2022 He was recently sidelined by a pectoral muscle injury, sidelining him for four to six months. David Woods, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Apr. 2022 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 Two months before safety DeShon Elliott suffered a biceps and pectoral muscle injury that will sideline him for the rest of the year, Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters tore his ACL. Jonas Shaffer, baltimoresun.com, 9 Nov. 2021 A week after their best cornerback, Marlon Humphrey, tore a pectoral muscle in a season-ending injury, the Ravens dealt with another hit of attrition when fullback Patrick Ricard and tight end Nick Boyle were unable to play because of a knee injury. Childs Walker, baltimoresun.com, 12 Dec. 2021 Humphrey, who tore his pectoral muscle in Sunday’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, has been one of the league’s most versatile, physical and durable cornerbacks. Jonas Shaffer, baltimoresun.com, 10 Dec. 2021 Colt McCoy, who was questionable for the game because of a pectoral muscle injury, is expected to start for the third consecutive game. Kent Somers, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
1615, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
pectoral muscle
noun
: pectoralis