triceps

noun (the triceps, triceps — same form for one and many)

«triceps» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

The triceps is the big muscle at the back of your upper arm, which straightens your arm at the elbow. tree →

In the lessons

Used in science lessons about muscles and movement: muscles work in pairs; the biceps bends the arm and the triceps straightens it (antagonistic pair). In PE: push-ups work the triceps.

Examples

The triceps straightens your arm. tree →
When the biceps contracts, the triceps relaxes. tree →
Push-ups make your triceps stronger. tree →
Feel your triceps tighten when you push. tree →
The triceps is on the back of the upper arm. tree →
Stretch your triceps after exercise. tree →

Note

Same form for singular and plural: one triceps, both triceps. Not "tricep" in careful use. "Tri-" means three: it has three parts at the top.

On Mova

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