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bicipital

bicipital

9.0
Having two heads or starting points, like the biceps muscle
  • adjective
  • /ˌbaɪˈsɪpɪtəl/
  • Specialized
: bicipital
  • The bicipital groove of the humerus holds the tendon of the biceps muscle.

Examples

  • During the examination, the doctor tested the bicipital reflex to assess nerve function.

  • Certain birds have a bicipital crest on their humerus for muscle attachment.

  • The bicipital muscle is crucial for arm strength.

  • Can you explain what a bicipital muscle is?

  • The bicipital groove of the humerus is important for the proper function of the biceps muscle.

  • During the exam, the doctor examined the bicipital reflex to check the patient's responsiveness.

  • Athletes often train their bicipital muscles to enhance their overall arm strength.

Synonyms

bicephalic
vsbicipital
  • Specialized
9.9

Having two heads or two parts that look like heads

refers specifically to a muscle with two points of origin

Surface Forms

bicipital positive

Morphology

bicipital = biceps (semi-transparent) = biceps + al

The adjective is built from the noun 'biceps' plus '-al', but the stem form and technical anatomical usage make the relation only partly transparent.

Etymology

The word bicipital comes from the Latin parts bi- meaning 'two' and caput meaning 'head', the same root you see in biceps. So bicipital means 'having two heads', for example a muscle that starts in two places.