Triceps: meaning, definitions and examples

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triceps

 

[ หˆtraษชsษ›ps ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy muscle

The triceps is a large muscle on the back of the upper arm. It is responsible for the extension of the elbow joint and plays a crucial role in various arm movements. The name 'triceps' comes from the Latin term 'triceps brachii,' meaning 'three-headed muscle,' which refers to its three distinct muscle heads.

Synonyms

triceps brachii, upper arm muscle

Examples of usage

  • She does triceps exercises to strengthen her arms.
  • The triceps are important for pushing movements.
  • He felt a strain in his triceps after lifting weights.

Translations

Translations of the word "triceps" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น trรญceps

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅเคฐเคพเค‡เคธเฅ‡เคชเฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trizeps

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ triseps

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะธั†ะตะฟั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ triceps

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธŠ่…•ไธ‰้ ญ็ญ‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท triceps

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trรญceps

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท triseps

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ผ๋‘๊ทผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุถู„ุฉ ุซู„ุงุซูŠุฉ ุงู„ุฑุคูˆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ triceps

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ triceps

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚ฑไธ‰ๅคด่‚Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ triceps

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพrรญhรถfรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏัˆะฑะฐัั‚ั‹ ะฑาฑะปัˆั‹า›ะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒกแƒแƒ›แƒ” แƒ™แƒฃแƒœแƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ triseps

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trรญceps

Word origin

The term 'triceps' originates from the Latin word 'triceps,' which is derived from 'tri-' meaning 'three' and 'ceps' meaning 'heads.' The muscle was named for its three distinct attachments that form part of the muscle. The triceps brachii plays a crucial role in the biomechanics of the arm and is prominent in various physical activities, including lifting, throwing, and pushing. The historical significance of understanding the triceps dates back to ancient anatomical studies where muscles were categorized and named based on their visibility and functions. This classification laid the groundwork for modern anatomy and the study of human physiology. Over time and through evolution, physical training methods targeting the triceps have become commonplace in strength training and bodybuilding, highlighting the muscle's importance in overall arm strength and aesthetics.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,212, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.