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biceps bicepsleft: biceps relaxed to extend forearmright: biceps contracted to raise forearmbi·ceps B0231100 (bī′sĕps′)n. pl. biceps 1. A muscle with two heads or points of origin.2. a. The large muscle at the front of the upper arm that flexes the forearm. Also called biceps brachii.b. The large muscle at the back of the thigh that flexes the knee joint. Also called biceps femoris. [From Latin, two-headed : bi-, two; see bi-1 + caput, head; see kaput- in Indo-European roots.]biceps (ˈbaɪsɛps) n, pl -ceps (Anatomy) anatomy any muscle having two heads or origins, esp the muscle that flexes the forearm. [C17: from Latin: having two heads, from bi-1 + caput head]bi•ceps (ˈbaɪ sɛps) n., pl. -ceps, -ceps•es (-sɛp sɪz) a muscle with two points of origin, as the flexor at the front of the upper arm and the similar flexor at the back of the thigh. [1625–35; < Latin: two-headed] bi·ceps (bī′sĕps′) The muscle at the front of the upper arm that bends the elbow. The biceps has two points of attachment to bone at one end.ThesaurusNoun | 1. | biceps - any skeletal muscle having two origins (but especially the muscle that flexes the forearm)skeletal muscle, striated muscle - a muscle that is connected at either or both ends to a bone and so move parts of the skeleton; a muscle that is characterized by transverse stripesfemoral biceps, musculus biceps femoris - the biceps muscle of the thigh; it flexes the knee and rotates the leg laterallybiceps brachii, biceps humeri, musculus biceps brachii - a muscle that flexes and supinates the forearm |
biceps nounRelated words adjective bicipitalTranslationsbiceps (ˈbaiseps) noun plural the large muscles in the front of the upper arm. The boxer has enormous biceps. 二頭肌 二头肌biceps
biceps (bī`sĕps), any muscle having two heads, or fixed ends of attachment, notably the biceps brachii at the front of the upper arm and the biceps femoris in the thigh. Originating in the shoulder area, the heads of the biceps merge partway down the arm to form a rounded mass of tissue linked by a tendon to the radius, the smaller of the two forearm bones. When the biceps contracts, the tendon is pulled toward the heads, thus bending the arm at the elbow. For this reason the biceps is called a flexor. It works in coordination with the tricepstriceps, any muscle having three heads, or points of attachment, but especially the triceps brachii at the back of the upper arm. One head originates on the shoulder blade and two on the upper-arm bone, or humerus. ..... Click the link for more information. brachii, an extensor. The biceps also controls rotation of the forearm to a palm-up position, as in turning a doorknob. The size and solidity of the contracted biceps are a traditional measure of physical strength.Biceps a muscle that begins with two heads. The arm biceps in man originates at the shoulder blade and is attached to the tuberosity of the radius; it flexes the arm at the elbow joint and raises it at the shoulder joint. The biceps of the thigh originates at the ischial tuberosity and the thigh bone, and it is attached to the tibia in the region of the head of the fibula; it extends the thigh and flexes the shin. biceps[′bī‚seps] (anatomy) A bicipital muscle. The large muscle of the front of the upper arm that flexes the forearm; biceps brachii. The thigh muscle that flexes the knee joint and extends the hip joint; biceps femoris. biceps Anatomy any muscle having two heads or origins, esp the muscle that flexes the forearm biceps
biceps [bi´seps] a muscle having two heads. The biceps muscle of the upper limb flexes and supinates the forearm; the biceps muscle of the thigh flexes and rotates the lower limb laterally and extends the thigh. See anatomic Table of Muscles in the Appendices.bi·ceps, pl. biceps, bicepses (bī'seps), The correct singular form is biceps; there is no such word as bicep.A muscle with two origins or heads. Commonly used to refer to the biceps brachii (muscle). [bi- + L. caput, head] biceps (bī′sĕps′)n. pl. biceps 1. A muscle with two heads or points of origin.2. a. The large muscle at the front of the upper arm that flexes the forearm. Also called biceps brachii.b. The large muscle at the back of the thigh that flexes the knee joint. Also called biceps femoris.biceps adjective Pertaining to a muscle with 2 heads, e.g., biceps brachii, see there. noun A muscle with 2 heads or origins, in particular the major flexor of the arm and thigh.
BICEPS An acronym for the US military services approach for diagnosing and managing to shell-shock/combat-stress reaction: • Brevity; • Immediacy; • Centrality or Contact; • Expectancy; • Proximity; • Simplicity.bi·ceps (bī'seps) A muscle with two origins or heads. Commonly used to refer to the biceps brachii muscle. [bi- + L. caput, head]biceps (bī′sĕps) [″ + caput, head] A muscle with two heads.BICEPS BRACHIIbiceps brachiiThe muscle of the upper arm that flexes the elbow and supinates the forearm. See: illustrationbiceps femorisOne of the hamstring muscles lying on the posterior lateral side of the thigh. It flexes the leg, rotates it outward, and also extends the thigh. biceps a group of muscles present in the upper forelimb of TETRAPODS which are flexors of the elbow joint. In the hind limb the biceps femoris is a flexor of the knee and an elevator of the femur. See ANTAGONISM.BicepsThe muscle in the front of the upper arm.Mentioned in: TendinitisPatient discussion about bicepsQ. What is a fast and effective way to get bigger biceps and triceps? I am one of the regular goers to gym for the past 6 months and I am very fond of disposing my biceps and triceps. What is a fast and effective way to get bigger biceps and triceps?A. I would not do any curls at all. Instead focus on multi joint, compound movements. Try back workouts, pull ups, chin ups, etc. These will work your biceps. Make sure to go as heavy as possible without hurting yourself, and consume protein. The rest and drink alot of water. Sleep adequately. More discussions about bicepsBICEPS
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biceps Related to biceps: tricepsWords related to bicepsnoun any skeletal muscle having two origins (but especially the muscle that flexes the forearm)Related Words- skeletal muscle
- striated muscle
- femoral biceps
- musculus biceps femoris
- biceps brachii
- biceps humeri
- musculus biceps brachii
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