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• anconeous muscle — noun the muscle that extends the forearm and abducts the ulna in pronation of the wrist • Syn: ↑musculus anconeus • Hypernyms: ↑skeletal muscle, ↑striated muscle • Part Holonyms: ↑forearm …   Useful english dictionary

• Bench press — illustration The bench press is an exercise of the upper body. For bodybuilding purposes, it is used to stimulate the pectorals, deltoids, and triceps. While on his or her back, the person performing the bench press lowers a weight to the level… …   Wikipedia

• musculus anconeus — noun the muscle that extends the forearm and abducts the ulna in pronation of the wrist • Syn: ↑anconeous muscle • Hypernyms: ↑skeletal muscle, ↑striated muscle • Part Holonyms: ↑forearm …   Useful english dictionary

• skeletal muscle — noun a muscle that is connected at either or both ends to a bone and so move parts of the skeleton; a muscle that is characterized by transverse stripes • Syn: ↑striated muscle • Hypernyms: ↑muscle, ↑musculus • Hyponyms: ↑voluntary muscle, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• striated muscle — noun a muscle that is connected at either or both ends to a bone and so move parts of the skeleton; a muscle that is characterized by transverse stripes • Syn: ↑skeletal muscle • Hypernyms: ↑muscle, ↑musculus • Hyponyms: ↑voluntary muscle, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary