Definition

Relating to a muscle that has two heads or points of origin, especially the biceps muscle.

Example

The bicipital muscle is important for arm movement and strength.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term bicipital when talking about muscles?

Yeah, it usually refers to muscles that have two heads, right?

Exactly! The bicipital muscle example is the biceps itself.

That's interesting! I didn't realize it had that specific name.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bicipital is formed from "bi-" (meaning two) and "caput" (meaning head). The term refers to a muscle that has two heads or points of origin, hence the name bicipital, indicating its two-headed structure.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bi-' meaning two and 'caput' meaning head — this helps you remember that bicipital refers to something with two heads.

Visually Confused Words