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How did the pectoralis major get its name?

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How did the pectoralis major get its name?

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“Pectoralis” comes from the Latin “pectus,” which refers to the chest or breast. The pectoralis major is the larger of the two big muscles that make up the front of the chest, hence “major” meaning bigger in Latin.

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