biceps brachii

[ brey-kee-ahy, -kee-ee, brak-ee-ahy, -ee-ee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

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

The triceps brachii is the chief antagonist of the biceps brachii.

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

Thus it is seen, the biceps brachii is a weight bearing structure, as well as one that has to do with swinging the leg.

It is attached anteriorly to the tendon of the biceps brachii (flexor brachii).

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