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What is pectoral tear?

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

Torn chest muscle: Tear in the muscle of the chest- (behind the nipple- usually associated with heavy lifting. The name of the muscle is the pectoralis.

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Answered 10/24/2017

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