bicipital

[ bahy-sip-i-tl ]

adjective

1. having two heads; two-headed.
2. Anatomy. pertaining to the biceps. biceps.

bicipital

/ baɪˈsɪpɪtəl /

adjective

1. having two heads
2. of or relating to a biceps muscle

Word History and Origins

Origin of bicipital¹

1640–50; < Latin bicipit- (stem of biceps ) biceps + -al ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of bicipital¹

C17: see biceps , -al ¹

Example Sentences

In some instances lameness is mixed as in joint ailments, involvement of the bicipital bursa (bursa intertubercularis), etc.

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Chronic inflammation of the bicipital bursa is occasionally met with wherein both members are affected.

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The great tuberosity is always large and often overhangs the bicipital groove, it is especially large in Titanotherium (Brontops).

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There is no bicipital groove, and the tuberosities coalesce.

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It corresponds almost exactly to the bicipital groove, and has the advantage of avoiding the great vessels and nerves.

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