musculus biceps brachii
Definition
Noun: * Biceps brachii muscle: The large muscle of the upper arm that flexes the elbow joint and supinates the forearm (rotates the palm to face upward). It is the prominent two-headed muscle visible on the front of the upper arm.
Usage
- The musculus biceps brachii is a primary flexor of the elbow.
- Bodybuilders often perform curls to increase the size of their musculus biceps brachii.
- An injury to the musculus biceps brachii can make lifting objects difficult.
Advanced Usage
- Anatomical function: In anatomical terminology, the full Latin name musculus biceps brachii specifies the exact muscle, distinguishing it from the muscle in the thigh. It is often simply called the biceps in common usage.
- Clinical context: The phrase is used in medical diagnoses, such as "a rupture of the proximal tendon of the musculus biceps brachii."
Variants and Related Words
- Biceps (noun): The common, shortened name for the .
- Biceps brachii (noun): A slightly less formal variant that omits "musculus."
- Brachial (adjective): Relating to the arm, particularly the upper arm. (e.g., brachial artery).
Synonyms
- Biceps (noun): The standard synonym in general and fitness contexts.
Related Phrases and Terms
- Biceps tendon: The tendon that attaches the biceps muscle to bone.
- Biceps curl: A weight-training exercise that targets this muscle.
- Flexion of the forearm: The primary action performed by this muscle.
- Supination of the forearm: The rotational action performed by this muscle.
Noun
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a muscle that flexes and supinates the forearm
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