Questions: What is the meaning of the prefix in the term triceps brachii? Multiple Choice laceration avulsion fracture muscle three

What is the meaning of the prefix in the term triceps brachii?

Multiple Choice
laceration
avulsion
fracture
muscle
three
Transcript text: What is the meaning of the prefix in the term triceps brachii? Multiple Choice laceration avulsion fracture muscle three
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The answer is the last one: three.

Explanation for each option:

  • Laceration: This term refers to a deep cut or tear in the skin or flesh. It is not related to the prefix in "triceps brachii."

  • Avulsion: This term refers to the action of pulling or tearing away. It is not related to the prefix in "triceps brachii."

  • Fracture: This term refers to the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material, such as bone. It is not related to the prefix in "triceps brachii."

  • Muscle: While "triceps brachii" is indeed a muscle, the prefix "tri-" specifically refers to the number three, not to the term "muscle."

  • Three: The prefix "tri-" in "triceps brachii" means three, indicating that this muscle has three heads or points of origin.

In summary, the prefix "tri-" in "triceps brachii" means three, referring to the three heads of the muscle.

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