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pectoral muscle

/ˈpɛktərəl ˈmʌsəl/

Tradução: Músculo grande e em forma de leque localizado na parte superior e frontal do tórax, responsável pelos movimentos do ombro e do braço, como empurrar e rodar.

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/ˈpɛktərəl ˈmʌsəl/C1formalmedical
  • ptMúsculo grande e em forma de leque localizado na parte superior e frontal do tórax, responsável pelos movimentos do ombro e do braço, como empurrar e rodar.

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.

    ptMúsculo peitoral

    • 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.