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Definition of Musculus biceps brachii

1. Noun. A muscle that flexes and supinates the forearm.

Medical Definition of Musculus biceps brachii

1. Origin, long head from supraglenoidal tuberosity of scapula, short head from coracoid process; insertion, tuberosity of radius; action, flexes and supinates forearm (it is the primary supinator of the forearm); nerve supply, musculocutaneous. Synonym: musculus biceps brachii, biceps muscle of arm. (05 Mar 2000)

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Literary usage of Musculus biceps brachii

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Manual of Practical Anatomy by Daniel John Cunningham (1903)
"Biceps (musculus biceps brachii).—The biceps muscle arises from the scapula by two distinct heads of origin. The short or inner head (caput breve) springs ..."

2. Journal of Anatomy and Physiology (1868)
"3. A partial, independent insertion of the soleus muscle, by a tendon into the os calcis. 4. A musculus biceps brachii, with a supplemental head, ..."

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