biceps brachii

American  

[brey-kee-ahy, -kee-ee, brak-ee-ahy, -ee-ee] / ˈbreɪ kiˌaɪ, -kiˌi, ˈbræk iˌaɪ, -iˌi /

noun

1. biceps

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Etymology

Origin of biceps brachii

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

Example Sentences

In this case, as tension is released from the biceps brachii, the angle of the elbow joint increases.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Other muscle names can provide information as to how many origins a particular muscle has, such as the biceps brachii.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

This allows a feather to be picked up using the biceps brachii arm muscle with minimal force, and a heavy weight to be lifted by the same muscle by recruiting the largest motor units.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

It is extremely superficial and easily seen along the surface of the biceps brachii muscle in individuals with good muscle tone and in those without excessive subcutaneous adipose tissue in the arms.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Passing, as it does, over two articulations, the biceps brachii has a somewhat complicated function, being a flexor of the radius and an extensor of the humerus.

From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor