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trice

/tɹaɪs/

Meanings
  • Noun

    The back of the upper arm between the elbow and the shoulder.

    - "He flexed his triceps to show off his muscle."
    - "The doctor prescribed exercises to strengthen his patient's triceps."

Pronunciation
  1. /tɹaɪs/



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  2. /tɹaɪs/



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  3. /tɹaɪs/



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Variants
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trice , trices , triced , tricing , in a trice
Etymology
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From the Latin 'triceps,' meaning 'three-headed,' due to the muscle having three bundles.


Trivia
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  1. The triceps muscle is responsible for extending the lower arm.

  2. The triceps is the largest muscle in the human body in terms of total number of fibers.

  3. The triceps is a triangular muscle, not a three-headed muscle as its name suggests.


Related Concepts
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  1. Triceps Brachii: The primary muscle of the upper arm's posterior region.


Culture
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In ancient Rome, the triceps was considered a symbol of strength and power.

How to Memorize "trice"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a three-headed muscle on the back of your upper arm.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'triceps' with the number 'three'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Three-headed muscle' to remember the name.


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