biceps humeri
Definition
Noun: 1. The large muscle of the upper arm: A major skeletal muscle with two points of origin (hence "biceps") located on the front of the upper arm. Its primary functions are to flex the elbow joint (bending the arm) and to supinate the forearm (rotating the palm to face upward or forward).
Usage
The term "biceps humeri" is the formal anatomical name. In common, everyday language, this muscle is almost universally referred to simply as the biceps. * The personal trainer explained that the biceps humeri is responsible for pulling movements. * After lifting weights, he felt a soreness in his biceps humeri.
Advanced Usage
- In medical, anatomical, or fitness contexts, "biceps humeri" specifies the arm muscle to distinguish it from the "biceps femoris" muscle of the thigh.
- The phrase is often used when discussing specific injuries, surgical procedures, or detailed biomechanical functions.
Variants and Related Words
- Biceps (noun): The common, shortened form of "biceps humeri".
- He has well-developed biceps.
- Brachial (adjective): Relating to the arm, particularly the upper arm. (e.g., brachial artery).
- Flexor (noun): A general term for a muscle that serves to bend a joint.
Synonyms
- Biceps (primary synonym)
- Arm flexor (descriptive synonym)
Related Phrases
- To flex one's biceps (humeri): To contract the muscle to make it more prominent.
- The bodybuilder flexed his biceps for the judges.
- Biceps curl: A weightlifting exercise that specifically targets this muscle.
- She performed three sets of biceps curls.
Noun
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a muscle that flexes and supinates the forearm
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