biceps

[ bahy-seps ]

noun

, Anatomy.

, plural bi·ceps·es [bahy, -sep-siz], bi·ceps.

1. either of two flexor muscles, one biceps brachii located in the front of the upper arm and assisting in bending the arm, and the other biceps femoris located on the back of the thigh and assisting in bending the leg.

biceps

/ ˈbaɪsɛps /

noun

1. anatomy any muscle having two heads or origins, esp the muscle that flexes the forearm bicipital

biceps

/ bī′sĕps′ /

1. Either of two muscles, biceps brachii of the arm or biceps femoris of the leg, each with two points of origin. The biceps of the arm bends the elbow, while the biceps of the leg helps to bend the knee as part of the hamstring.

Word History and Origins

Origin of biceps¹

1625–35; < Latin: two-headed, having two parts, equivalent to bi- bi- ¹ + -ceps (stem -cipit- ), combining form of caput head

Word History and Origins

Origin of biceps¹

C17: from Latin: having two heads, from bi- ¹caput head

Example Sentences

Simmons provides the biceps as the St. Nick in question, a buff Father Christmas.

From Los Angeles Times

In an update on Wednesday, Madrid said that "following tests" the 25-year-old "has been diagnosed with an injury to the biceps femoris in his left leg" and "his progress will be monitored".

From BBC

“My forearms are under attack, my triceps, biceps, my delts,” Foster said.

From Los Angeles Times

But I liked what I saw: a strong jawline, a little scruff, broad shoulders and the unmistakable curve of biceps under his shirt.

From Los Angeles Times

The climax moment of the tanned, bleached blond 70-year-old wrestler’s speech was when he took off his sports coat and broke into his signature shirt, tearing move showing his biceps, yelling, “Let Trumpmania run wild.”

From Salon

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