pectoralis major

collocation in English

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pectoralis
adjective
uk
/pek.təˈrɑː.lɪs/us
/ˌpek.təˈræl.ɪs/
relating to ...
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major
adjective
uk
/ˈmeɪ.dʒər/us
/ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/
more important, bigger, or more serious than others of the ...
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(Definition ofpectoralisandmajorfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Additionally, the upper type lesion affects the function of the sternocostal portion of thepectoralismajormuscle, which accounts for the appearance of forward flexion of the shoulder.
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It primarily works the anterior deltoid, with assistance from the serratus anterior, biceps brachii and clavicular portions of thepectoralismajor.
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Thepectoralismajor, teres major, and latissimus dorsi insert at the "intertubercular groove" of the humerus.
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The lower sternal fibers of thepectoralismajoralso perform this role of extension and adduction to a lesser degree.
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Adduction and medial rotation of the arm will be much harder to accomplish without thepectoralismajor.
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The space between the breast and thepectoralismajormuscle is called retromammary space and gives mobility to the breast.
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Five months past surgery, he was able to contract four regions ofpectoralismajormuscle by attempting different moves.
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Thepectoralismajormuscles are then detached from the sternum.
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It affords attachment on either side to the sternal origin of thepectoralismajor.
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For example, anterolateral indicates a position that is both anterior and lateral to the body axis (such as the bulk of thepectoralismajormuscle).
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This operation is now reserved for tumors involving thepectoralismajormuscle or recurrent breast cancer involving the chest wall.
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At the neuromuscular junction, the lateral pectoral nerve provides motor input to the clavicular head of thepectoralismajor.
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With this nerve innervating thepectoralismajormuscle, surgeons block both pectoral nerves.
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This may sometimes require removal of part of thepectoralismajormuscle, which is the main muscle of the anterior chest wall.
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The base of each breast is attached to the chest by the deep fascia over thepectoralismajormuscles.
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However, most of its anterior border is covered by thepectoralismajor.
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Breathing may be assisted by other muscles that can raise the ribs, such as sternocleidomastoid,pectoralismajorand minor as well as the scalenes.
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The perforating arteries comprise part of the blood supply to thepectoralismajorand the overlying tissue and skin.
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That same year, he suffered a torn chest muscle (pectoralismajor).
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During a surgery performed to correct the sternal depression, it was found that the rightpectoralismajorwas totally absent.
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