adjective
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having two heads
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of or relating to a biceps muscle
Etymology
Origin of bicipital
Example Sentences
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The tendon in which the muscle ends is inserted into a tuberosity, situated on the internal surface of the superior extremity of the radius—the bicipital tuberosity.
From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard
The humerus is furnished at its superior extremity with a large tuberosity, wide, and situated in front of the head of the bone; the effect of this is that the bicipital groove is internal.
From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard
Its tendon, which is highly developed in the solipeds, occupies the bicipital groove.
From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard
Chronic inflammation of the bicipital bursa is occasionally met with wherein both members are affected.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor
Dividing into two parts at one extremity; having two heads or two supports; as, a bicipital tree.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah
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