triceps

[tri´seps]

a muscle having three heads; see anatomic Table of Muscles in the Appendices.

tri·ceps

, pl.

triceps

tricepses

(trī'seps), The correct singular form is triceps; there is no such word as tricep.

Three-headed; denoting especially two muscles: triceps brachii and triceps surae. See: muscle.

[L. fr. tri-, three, + caput, head]

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triceps

(trī′sĕps′)

n. pl. triceps

A large three-headed muscle running along the back of the upper arm and serving to extend the forearm.

tri·ceps

, pl. triceps, tricepses (trī'seps, -ĕz)

Three-headed; denoting especially two muscles: triceps brachii and triceps surae.
See also: muscle

[L. fr. tri-, three, + caput, head]

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

tri·ceps

, pl. triceps, tricepses (trī'seps, -ĕz)

Three-headed; denoting especially two muscles.

[L. fr. tri-, three, + caput, head]

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

Patient discussion about triceps

Q. What is a fast and effective way to get bigger biceps and triceps? I am one of the regular goers to gym for the past 6 months and I am very fond of disposing my biceps and triceps. What is a fast and effective way to get bigger biceps and triceps?

A. I would not do any curls at all. Instead focus on multi joint, compound movements. Try back workouts, pull ups, chin ups, etc.

These will work your biceps. Make sure to go as heavy as possible without hurting yourself, and consume protein. The rest and drink alot of water. Sleep adequately.

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