When the term biceps, triceps, or quadriceps forms part of a muscle's name, what does it tell you about the muscle?
A) The muscle is able to change direction twice, three times, or four times faster than other muscles, respectively.
B) The muscle has two, three, or four insertions, respectively.
C) The muscle has two, three, or four functions, respectively.
D) The muscle has two, three, or four origins, respectively.

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When the terms biceps, triceps, or quadriceps form part of a muscle's name, it tells us the number of origins. Biceps means two origins, triceps means three origins, and quadriceps means four origins.

When the Term Biceps, Triceps, or Quadriceps Forms Part of a Muscle's