triceps

American  

[trahy-seps] / ˈtraɪ sɛps /

noun

Anatomy.

plural

tricepses, triceps

1. a muscle having three heads or points of origin, especially the muscle on the back of the arm, the action of which straightens the elbow.

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triceps British  

/ ˈtraɪsɛps /

noun

1. any muscle having three heads, esp the one ( triceps brachii ) that extends the forearm

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triceps Scientific  

/ trī′sĕps′ /

1. The muscle at the back of the upper arm that raises and lowers the forearm. The triceps has three points of attachment to bone at its origin.

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Etymology

Origin of triceps

1570–80; < Latin: three-headed, equivalent to tri- tri- + -ceps, stem -cipit- -headed, derivative of caput head

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Example Sentences

His career has seen him undergo several operations, including on his neck, pec and triceps, with Cena saying in interviews that his "body hurts" and is "screaming to close the chapter".

From BBC

It had added cables as well as platforms and foot bars on either end, allowing users to target different muscle groups such as the chest, triceps and shoulders.

From Los Angeles Times

Initially told he might only have the use of his biceps, he is also building strength in his triceps and wrists.

From BBC

“My forearms are under attack, my triceps, biceps, my delts,” Foster said.

From Los Angeles Times

Yamamoto was initially diagnosed with triceps tightness, but an MRI test Sunday revealed a strain that is expected to sideline him for several weeks, if not months.

From Los Angeles Times

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