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pectoral muscle

/ˈpɛktərəl ˈmʌsəl/

Traducción: Músculo grande en forma de abanico situado en la parte superior y frontal del pecho, que interviene en los movimientos del hombro y del brazo, como empujar y rotar.

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/ˈpɛktərəl ˈmʌsəl/C1formalmedical
  • esMúsculo grande en forma de abanico situado en la parte superior y frontal del pecho, que interviene en los movimientos del hombro y del brazo, como empujar y rotar.

A large, fan-shaped muscle located on the upper front of the chest, responsible for movements of the shoulder and arm, such as pushing and rotating.

  1. Chest muscleB2formal

    A large, fan-shaped muscle located on the front of the chest, responsible for moving the arm and shoulder.

    esMúsculo pectoral

    • He injured his pectoral muscle while lifting weights.
    • The pectoral muscle is essential for pushing movements.
    • Athletes often strengthen their pectoral muscles with bench presses.