biceps

noun

Form of bicep , plural of bicep.

Simple meaning

Any skeletal muscle having two origins.

Pronunciation

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byseps

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ˈbaɪsɛps

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Definition

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noun

Specifically, the biceps brachii, the flexor of the elbow.
informal
The upper arm, especially the collective muscles of the upper arm.
anatomy
Any skeletal muscle having two origins (but especially the muscle that flexes the forearm)

Word at a Glance

Difficulty: C2 · Proficient
Frequency: Rare
Typical Use: Primarily written

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biceps reflexbiceps tendonbiceps musclebiceps curlright bicepsleft bicepsbulging bicepsdistal biceps

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biceps brachiinounCompound term
A muscle that flexes and supinates the forearm.
biceps humerinounCompound term
A muscle that flexes and supinates the forearm.
femoral bicepsnounCompound term
The biceps muscle of the thigh.
musculus biceps brachiinounCompound term
A muscle that flexes and supinates the forearm.
musculus biceps femorisnounCompound term
The biceps muscle of the thigh.

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