In-Text Figure Based Questions
-Give the origins of the heads of the triceps brachii. (Figure 11-17)
A) lateral surface of the humerus, infraglenoid tubercle of scapula, posterior surface of the humerus
B) lateral surface of the humerus, medial surface of the humerus, posterior surface of the humerus
C) lateral surface of the humerus, anterior surface of the humerus, posterior surface of the humerus
D) all on olecranon of ulna
E) coracoid process of scapula, supraglenoid tubercle of scapula, anterior surface of humerus

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to Figure 11-17, the triceps brachii has three heads that originate from the lateral surface of the humerus, infraglenoid tubercle of scapula, and posterior surface of the humerus. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.