Biceps Biceps

Biceps - Definition and Overview

Related Words: Arm, Buccinator, Elbow, Forearm, Nasalis, Oblique, Omohyoid, Sphincter, Tensor, Trapezius, Triceps, Wrist
A person flexing his biceps brachii
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A person flexing his biceps brachii

Biceps is a Latin term that means two heads. It describes muscles that are made up of two distinct parts.

In general usage, biceps usually refers to biceps brachii. The biceps brachii is the prominent muscle on the upper arm, and are associated with strength. The size of the biceps can be increased through weight training.

Biceps can also refer to the biceps femoris, one of the hamstring muscles of the underside of the thigh.

Example Usage of Biceps

canjustin: RT @chic010: RT @Sharileyy: me Biceps trainen, eind december sixpack? *als je je Biceps traint krijg je geen 6pack hoor hahaha*
leizyness: Photo: Hello, Biceps, was it? (via mariamaria0101) http://tumblr.com/xiz4902j0
chic010: RT @Sharileyy: me Biceps trainen, eind december sixpack? *als je je Biceps traint krijg je geen 6pack hoor hahaha*
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