Definition of Biceps brachii

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

Exact synonyms: Biceps Humeri, Musculus Biceps Brachii
Group relationships: Arm
Generic synonyms: Biceps

Medical Definition of 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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Biceps Brachii

bice
bicellular
bicentenaries
bicentenary
bicentennial
bicentennials
bicentric
bicep
bicephalous
bicephalous
bicephalus
biceps
biceps
bicepses
biceps brachii (current term)
biceps brachii (current term)
biceps femoris
biceps femoris reflex
biceps humeri
biceps muscle of arm
biceps muscle of thigh
biceps reflex
bices
Bichat
Bichat's canal
Bichat's fat-pad
Bichat's fissure
Bichat's foramen
Bichat's fossa
Bichat's ligament

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