Head of muscle
Caput musculi
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Definition
The head of a muscle refers to one of its points of origin, particularly when a muscle arises by two or more tendons (e.g., biceps brachii has a long and short head). Each head represents a distinct attachment site.
References
Gray, H. (2016) Gray’s anatomy the anatomical basis of clinical practice. 41st edition. Edited by S. Standring. New York: Elsevier.
