biceps
UK: ˈbaɪ.seps | US: ˈbaɪ.seps
n. A muscle with two points of origin, especially the large muscle at the front of the upper arm.
n. (Informal) The flexed upper arm muscle, symbolizing strength.
biceps = bi<two> + ceps<head>
- bi<two>: From Latin bis (twice), indicating duality.
- ceps<head>: From Latin caput (head), here referring to the "heads" or attachment points of the muscle.
Etymology Origin:
The term biceps originates from Latin biceps brachii, literally "two-headed muscle of the arm." It reflects the anatomical structure where the muscle splits into two tendons (heads) at its origin near the shoulder. The word’s logic mirrors other Latin-derived terms like triceps (three-headed), emphasizing numerical prefixes paired with -ceps to describe muscle morphology.
He flexed his biceps to show off his strength.
The biceps is crucial for lifting and pulling movements.
After months of training, her biceps became noticeably more defined.
The doctor examined the tear in his left biceps tendon.
Biceps curls are a common exercise for arm muscle development.