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biceps femoris

American  
[fem-er-is] / ˈfɛm ər ɪs /

noun

  1. biceps


Etymology

Origin of biceps femoris

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

Example Sentences

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“Sunday, MRI scans revealed a minor grade 1 strain in the Biceps Femoris. A minor injury, but enough to end what has been a rather tumultuous year for De Grasse.”

From Reuters

The 30-year-old explained on Twitter: "Sadly I have tear of the proximal myotendineous junction of biceps femoris in my left hamstring with partial retraction. 3 months rehab. "I don't usually release my medical report to the public but sadly I have sat and listened to people questioning if I was really injured.

From Reuters

The 30-year-old explained on Twitter: "Sadly I have tear of the proximal myotendineous junction of biceps femoris in my left hamstring with partial retraction. 3 months rehab. "I don't usually release my medical report to the public but sadly I have sat and listened to people questioning if I was really injured.

From Reuters

Doctors had found a malignant tumor in her right biceps femoris muscle.

From Washington Post

Above, its posterior border is covered by the semi-tendinosus; interiorly, the same border is in relation with the biceps femoris.

From Project Gutenberg