The pectoralis major muscle originates from multiple locations, including the costal cartilage of ribs two through six, the sternum, the medial half of the clavicle and the external oblique fascia.

Jon Jones was booked to defend his undisputed UFC heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic at the UFC 295 event at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York, USA, on November 11, 2023. Unfortunately, ...

It has been confirmed that Patriots linebacker Donta Hightower suffered a major pectoral tendon rupture. TweetThis means Hightower will have surgery, likely in the next week. There is a reliable ...

Question: I was bench pressing in the gym and felt a pop. I have noticed a lot of bruising around my chest and upper arm. Should I be concerned? Answer: The injury you described is consistent with a ...

Surgery is an effective and safe option to treat patients with pectoralis major tendon (PMT) ruptures, generally demonstrating a low risk of re-rupture and complications, according to research.

Mark S., a 27-year-old male, is complaining of left shoulder weakness. Mark trains with weights regularly (3-4 times each week) and has done this for 10 years. Six months ago, while doing the bench ...

While Browns coach Pat Shurmur was reluctant to rule Taylor out for the entire 2012 season, both Salata and James Rosneck, a doctor at Cleveland Clinic Sports Health, said that the recovery process ...

Giants left tackle Will Beatty tore his pectoral muscle on Wednesday, an injury that is not considered as serious as the dreaded ACL or Achilles tear, but is still serious enough to warrant a lengthy ...

TAMPA, Fla. --The Giants lost defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins to a torn pectoral muscle in the first half Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The injury is likely to be season-ending. The ...

Season ending injuries presumably end seasons. Unless you’re J.J. Watt or Kwon Alexander. Watt, after a pectoral injury and subsequent surgery was thought to have ended his season with the Houston ...

A new study has found that serious chest muscle injuries are occurring with 'alarming frequency' among deployed service members who lift weights. The injuries -- tears of the pectoralis major tendon - ...