biceps

Definition

Any muscle having two heads.

Etymology

PIE word *dwóh₁ From Latin biceps (“double-headed, two-peaked”), from bis (“double”) + caput (“head”). See there for more details.

Example Sentences

• "The leg is bent by the action of the flexor muscles situated on the back of the thigh, the chief of these being called the biceps of the leg."
• "The arm muscles are the show muscles of the physique. When someone asks to "see your muscles," they are most likely referring to your arms, and more specifically, your biceps."
• "Today, Stonewall's flexed biceps measure 18 inches around."

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