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  • adjective archaic pectoral

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Examples

  • -- Sunken appearance of the shoulder; shoulder drawn downwards, inwards and forward by the weight of the limb and the action of the deltoid, subclavius and pectorial muscles; inclination of head and trunk to affected side; impossibility

    An Epitome of Practical Surgery, for Field and Hospital. 1863

  • Tonga, who was initially due back for the club's final pre-season trial in Darwin last Saturday night, will undergo surgery after suffering a suspected pectorial tear during Gold Coast's pre-season camp at Coffs Harbour last week.

    AustralianIT.com.au | Top Stories 2010

  • Btw, he is armed (pardoned the pun) with double barreled handblasters chest / abdomen: of course the front fender of the Nissan GT-R and his beer can pectorial muscles (again similar to Fire Convoy) his hip / groin looks a lot like henkei Convoy with a Cybertron symbol for a belt buckle

    Transformers News 2009

  • I have pain in my pectorial region for past 7-8 month, i went to cardiologists, i had undergone angio ct scan,? what dose it mean if i am having severe chest pain that gets worse when i breathe in and my heart rate is 144? en Español

    Yahoo! Answers: Latest Questions 2009

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