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Bicep: meaning, definitions and examples

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bicep

 

[ หˆbaษชsษ›p ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy muscle

The bicep, or biceps brachii, is a large muscle on the front of the upper arm. It consists of two muscle bundles, hence the name 'biceps,' which means 'two heads' in Latin. Its primary function is to flex the elbow and rotate the forearm.

Synonyms

biceps brachii, muscle, upper arm muscle

Examples of usage

  • He lifted weights to strengthen his bicep.
  • The bicep is essential for various arm movements.
  • She felt the muscle strain in her bicep after the workout.

Translations

Translations of the word "bicep" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bรญceps

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเค‡เคธเฅ‡เคชเฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bizeps

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bisep

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ั†ะตะฟั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ biceps

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚คใ‚ปใƒƒใƒ—ใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท biceps

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bรญceps

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท biseps

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด๋‘๊ทผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุถู„ุฉ ุงู„ุจุงูŠุณุจุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ biceps

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ biceps

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚ฑไบŒๅคด่‚Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ biceps

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรถรฐvi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะธั†ะตะฟั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒชแƒ”แƒคแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ biseps

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bรญceps

Etymology

The word 'bicep' is derived from the Latin term 'biceps,' which translates to 'two-headed.' It is a combination of 'bis,' meaning 'twice' or 'double,' and 'caput,' meaning 'head.' This nomenclature reflects the muscleโ€™s two muscle heads: the long head and the short head. The term has been used in English since the early 19th century, establishing its meaning within both anatomical and fitness contexts. The bicep muscle plays a significant role not only in muscle aesthetics but also in functional movements, making it a key focus in both strength training and rehabilitation practices.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,612 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.