bicipital
Americanadjective
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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
Between the two tuberosities is the bicipital groove.
From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard
It corresponds almost exactly to the bicipital groove, and has the advantage of avoiding the great vessels and nerves.
From A Manual of the Operations of Surgery For the Use of Senior Students, House Surgeons, and Junior Practitioners by Bell, Joseph
“I shall come here—some other time,” she gasped, and it thrilled her to believe that Fitzroy understood, though he had heard no word of quadruped fowl or bicipital monster.
From Cynthia's Chauffeur by Tracy, Louis
The bicipital groove is situated internal to this.
From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard
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