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Noun — The large muscle on the front of the upper arm that bends the elbow.

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flex your biceps biceps curl

Etymology

From Latin biceps, "two-headed," from bis ("twice") plus caput ("head") — so named because the muscle has two points of attachment, or "heads," at the shoulder.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “biceps” mean?

The word “biceps” means the large muscle on the front of the upper arm that bends the elbow. In plain terms, the muscle that curls the arm at the elbow, one of the most commonly flexed and admired arm muscles.

How do you pronounce “biceps”?

“Biceps” is pronounced BEYE-sehps (/ˈbaɪ.sɛps/ in IPA).

How do you use “biceps” in a sentence?

Here is “biceps” used in a sentence: “He flexed his biceps in the mirror after months of training.”

What part of speech is “biceps”?

“Biceps” is a noun.

Where does the word “biceps” come from?

The word “biceps” comes from Latin. From Latin biceps, "two-headed," from bis ("twice") plus caput ("head") — so named because the muscle has two points of attachment, or "heads," at the shoulder.

How many meanings does “biceps” have?

“Biceps” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the large muscle on the front of the upper arm that bends the elbow.

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