biceps brachii
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of biceps brachii
1855–60: < New Latin: literally, biceps of (the) arm
Example Sentences
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As the biceps brachii contract, the angle of the elbow joint decreases as the forearm is brought toward the body.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
Deep to the biceps brachii, the brachialis provides additional power in flexing the forearm.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
The biceps brachii, brachialis, and brachioradialis flex the forearm.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
Other muscle names can provide information as to how many origins a particular muscle has, such as the biceps brachii.
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Thus it is seen, the biceps brachii is a weight bearing structure, as well as one that has to do with swinging the leg.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor
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