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 functions, respectively.
C) The muscle has two, three, or four insertions, respectively.
D) The muscle has two, three, or four origins, respectively.


D

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