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biceps brachii

American  
[brey-kee-ahy, -kee-ee, brak-ee-ahy, -ee-ee] / ˈbreɪ kiˌaɪ, -kiˌi, ˈbræk iˌaɪ, -iˌi /

noun

  1. biceps


Etymology

Origin of biceps brachii

1855–60: < New Latin: literally, biceps of (the) arm

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Deep to the biceps brachii, the brachialis provides additional power in flexing the forearm.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

This allows a feather to be picked up using the biceps brachii arm muscle with minimal force, and a heavy weight to be lifted by the same muscle by recruiting the largest motor units.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

That neuron sends a signal along its axon to excite the biceps brachii, causing contraction of the muscle and flexion of the forearm at the elbow to withdraw the hand from the hot stove.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Figure 11.2 Prime Movers and Synergists The biceps brachii flex the lower arm.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

This synovial bursa forms a smooth groove through which the biceps brachii glides in the anterior scapulohumeral region.

From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor