Question

the fascicles of biceps brachii run in the same direction as the long axis of the muscle, and its the muscle belly that is so distinctive when contracts this muscle. considering this information, biceps brachii is an example of a ______ muscle. circular multipennate convergent bipennate parallel

Explanation:

Parallel muscles have fascicles that run parallel to the long - axis of the muscle. Since the fascicles of biceps brachii run in the same direction as the long axis of the muscle, it is a parallel muscle. Circular muscles have fascicles arranged in a circular pattern around an opening. Multipennate muscles have fascicles that attach obliquely to multiple tendons. Convergent muscles have a broad origin and a narrow insertion with fascicles converging towards a single tendon. Bipennate muscles have fascicles on both sides of a central tendon.

Answer:

E. parallel