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bicipital /bi·cip·i·tal/ (bi-sip´ĭ-t'l) having two heads; pertaining to a biceps muscle. bicipital having two heads; pertaining to a biceps muscle. bicipital bursa lies between the tendon of the biceps brachii muscle and the bicipital groove of the humerus. See also intertuberal bursa. bicipital bursitis inflammation of the bicipital bursa over the point of the shoulder where the tendon of the biceps bends over the humerus. Usually follows trauma and is characterized by a reduced stride, circumduction and dropped elbow. Forced extension of the limb and deep palpation of the joint causes pain. bicipital tendon tendon of the biceps muscle. bicipital tenosynovitis inflammation of the bicipital tendon and its sheath; characterized by shoulder lameness and sometimes calcification of the tendon and osteophytes in the intertubercular groove are observed on x-rays. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Additionally, no movement of the long head tendon in the area of the bicipital groove was palpated during muscle contraction. However, a vector representing the pectoralis major muscle would require palpation of the bicipital ridge of the humerus and perhaps a different landmark (or landmarks) on the sternum in order to be parallel with the longitudinal fibers. Frozen shoulder; periarthritis; bicipital tenosynovitis. |
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