25 Flashcards
1
Q
Which muscles assist in producing slower flexion of the elbow joint under resistance?
A
The brachioradialis and pronator teres assist in producing slower flexion under resistance.
2
Q
What is the chief extensor of the elbow joint?
A
The triceps brachii, especially the medial head, is the chief extensor of the elbow joint.
3
Q
Which muscle weakly assists the triceps brachii in elbow extension?
A
The anconeus weakly assists the triceps brachii in elbow extension.
4
Q
What is the blood supply to the elbow joint?
A
The arteries supplying the elbow joint are derived from the anastomosis around the elbow joint.
5
Q
Which nerves supply the elbow joint?
A
The elbow joint is supplied by the musculocutaneous, radial, and ulnar nerves.
