- plural of bicep.
biceps
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Etymology
Origin of biceps
1625–35; < Latin: two-headed, having two parts, equivalent to bi- bi- 1 + -ceps (stem -cipit- ), combining form of caput head
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Physical Education - Middle School and High School
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Human Anatomy and Physiology - High School
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The performances are good; the plot, postcard-sized: Adam returns to Eternia, unleashes his alter-identity He-Man and wrestles with the pressure to live up to his new biceps.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
But in the past few years, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and Co. have acquired designer jackets, trendy jewelry and Popeye biceps.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026
His right arm was pinned down by Pablo's left biceps, and his left forearm was being held too.
From BBC ● May 11, 2026
In one memorable photo, Trump’s ankles appear downright sausagelike, impressively achieving a diameter that can, I think, realistically rival Hulk Hogan’s biceps.
From Slate ● Jul. 18, 2025
When the burn in my biceps subsided, I climbed the rest of the way, scrambling over the lip of the well to land in some grass.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
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