Question

anterior view
did you know...

• approximately 30% of adults have some variation in the origin of the muscle. in many patients, a long head may arise from the humerus, but in about 2% to 5% of people, there may be tears 3 to 7 in total.
• the origin of the word “muscle” means “little mouse” in latin because the romans felt that the movement of the bicep brachii resembled the movements of a little mouse under the skin.

fill in the blank:
the __________ head of the biceps brachii tendon is more likely to be injured.
when the proximal end of the bicep tendon ruptures, the belly of the muscle retracts. because of the way it looks, it is also known as __________ deformity.

Explanation:

The long head of the biceps brachii tendon is more prone to injury. When the proximal end of the biceps tendon ruptures and the muscle belly retracts, due to its appearance, it is known as "Popeye deformity".

Answer:

long; Popeye deformity