biceps brachii
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Definition
Noun: * A skeletal muscle located in the upper arm, between the shoulder and the elbow. Its primary functions are to flex (bend) the elbow joint and to supinate (rotate outward) the forearm.
Usage
The term "biceps brachii" is the formal anatomical name for the muscle commonly called the "biceps." It is used in medical, scientific, and fitness contexts. * The biceps brachii is a two-headed muscle, as its name implies. * Exercises like curls specifically target the biceps brachii. * The doctor noted a strain in the patient's biceps brachii.
Advanced Usage
- Anatomical Context: In detailed anatomical description, "biceps brachii" distinguishes this specific arm muscle from other biceps muscles in the body, such as the "biceps femoris" in the thigh.
- The biceps brachii originates from the scapula and inserts on the radius.
Variants and Related Words
- Biceps (noun): The common, shortened name for the biceps brachii muscle.
- He has well-defined biceps.
- Brachial (adjective): Relating to the arm, particularly the upper arm.
- The brachial artery runs alongside the biceps brachii.
Synonyms
- Biceps (in common, non-technical usage)
Related Phrases
- Biceps tendon: The strong connective tissue that attaches the biceps brachii muscle to bone.
- He tore his distal biceps tendon.
- Biceps curl: A weight-training exercise that isolates the biceps brachii.
- She performed three sets of biceps curls.
Noun
- a muscle that flexes and supinates the forearm