English Explanatory Dictionary

triceps

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any muscle having three heads.
  2. Specifically, the triceps brachii.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɹaɪ.sɛps/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-triceps.wav

Word forms

triceps tricepses

Etymology

From Latin triceps (“triple-headed”), from trēs (“three”) + caput (“head”). See there for more details.

Synonyms

triceps brachii triceps extensor cubiti

Related words

biceps tricep quadriceps

Derived words

side triceps triceps surae
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