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BICIPITAL GROOVE

\ba͡ɪsˈɪpɪtə͡l ɡɹˈuːv], \ba‍ɪsˈɪpɪtə‍l ɡɹˈuːv], \b_aɪ_s_ˈɪ_p_ɪ_t_əl ɡ_ɹ_ˈuː_v]\

Definitions of BICIPITAL GROOVE

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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A groove on the upper part of the humerus.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

Is a longitudinal groove, situate between the tuberosities of the os humeri, which lodges the long head of the biceps.

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
By Robley Dunglison

A groove in the superior part of the anterior aspect of the humerus, which lodges the long tendon of the biceps muscle and part of the tendon of insertion of the latissimus dorsi.

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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