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triceps Definition

tri·ceps (trī′seps)

noun pl. -·ceps or -·cepses

a muscle having three heads, or points of origin; esp., the large muscle at the back of the upper arm that extends the forearm when contracted

Etymology: ModL < L, triple-headed < tri-, tri- + caput, a head

triceps Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • stretch: For an example stretching the triceps, requires the biceps to contract.

Modifies a noun

  • surae: Calf squeeze test Strength Compare active and resisted plantar flexion with the opposite side but remember this does not only test the triceps surae.
  • skinfold: Triceps skinfold thickness ( measure of subcutaneous fat ).
  • thickness: Triceps skinfold thickness ( measure of subcutaneous fat ).
  • muscle: Without resting and flexing your triceps muscle as you go, return to the start position.
  • extension: Triceps: Lie down on a flat bench with a curl bar and grind through a set of 12-14 triceps extensions.
  • insertion: The other hand presses, strikes across or strikes into the triceps insertion above the elbow.

Noun used with modifier

  • side: For sure, the side chest and side triceps shots proved difficult to score, but all that changed dramatically as they turned around.
  • pulldowns: The hotel owners maybe he'll balance lat pulldowns triceps.
  • lat: The hotel owners maybe he'll balance lat pulldowns triceps.
  • shoulder: Says laura j shoulders chest triceps too sunk in that have long.
  • chest: Says laura j shoulders chest triceps too sunk in that have long.