Based on its name,which of the following best describes characteristics of the biceps femoris muscle?
A)has two insertions and found in lower leg
B)has two bellies and found in the upper leg
C)has two origins and found in the upper leg
D)has two origins and found in the upper arm
E)has two insertions and found in the upper leg

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The name "biceps" means two heads or origins, and "femoris" suggests that the muscle is found in the thigh (femur bone). Therefore, the best choice is C, which states that the biceps femoris has two origins and is found in the upper leg. The other options are incorrect because they either refer to insertions (A and E) or describe the muscle being found in the wrong part of the body, such as the lower leg (A) or upper arm (D).

Based on Its Name,which of the Following Best Describes Characteristics