Which head of the biceps brachii attaches to the coracoid process?

• A. Long head
• B. Brachialis
• C. Both heads
• D. Short head

Answer: (D)

The short head is the part of the biceps that attaches to the coracoid process. The biceps brachii has two heads with different origin sites: the short head originates from the coracoid process, while the long head originates from the supraglenoid tubercle of the scapula and travels through the shoulder joint. Since the coracoid is the origin for the short head, that head is the one that attaches there. The brachialis is a separate muscle, and saying both heads attach to the coracoid isn’t correct.