What does the medical terminology combining form -ceps mean?

Answer 1

The suffix ceps means heads. For muscles it can be used to say how many "heads" or attachments there are for the origin of those muscles (biceps brachii, biceps femoris, triceps, and quadriceps). Janiceps are twins who are conjoined at the back of their heads. (Janus is a Roman god who had two heads conjoined at the back)

Answer 2

The combining form -ceps refers to "head" or "brain." It is commonly seen in terms like encephalopathy (brain disorder) or cephalalgia (headache).