triceps
Americannoun
plural
tricepses, tricepsnoun
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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Physical Education - Middle School and High School
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Human Anatomy and Physiology - High School
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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 • Dec. 12, 2025
Initially told he might only have the use of his biceps, he is also building strength in his triceps and wrists.
From BBC • Dec. 10, 2024
Roberts said he was surprised when he heard “rotator cuff” after the initial diagnosis of triceps tightness, “but it’s all tied in,” Roberts said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2024
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 • Jun. 16, 2024
Folding it over his head, he grabs his elbow with his left hand and pulls it down for a deep stretch of his triceps.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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