Elbow Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
flexors of the elbow (3)
A
- biceps brachii
- brachialis
- brachioradialis
2
Q
flexion activities (3)
A
- personal hygiene
- self-feeding
- lifting objects
3
Q
primary function of biceps brachii
A
- elbow flexion (agonist)
- assists with forearm supination (synergist)
4
Q
primary flexor of the elbow
A
- brachialis (agonist)
5
Q
brachioradialis
A
- flexion of elbow joint
- can rotate forearm to neutral from supinated or pronated position
6
Q
extensors of the elbow (2)
A
- triceps brachii
- anconeus
7
Q
extension activities (2)
A
- open-chained activities
- casting a fishing line
8
Q
primary rotators of the forearm
A
- biceps brachii
- supinator
- pronator teres
- pronator quadratus
9
Q
muscles of the rotators that assist with pronation
A
- pronator teres
- pronator quadratus
9
Q
muscles of the rotators that assist with supination
A
- supinator
- biceps brachii
