MUSCLES MOVING THE FOREARM AT ELBOW JOINT Flashcards
1
Q
Brachialis (deep)
A
Main forearm flexor
2
Q
Brachioradialis
A
Forearm flexor
3
Q
Biceps brachii
A
Powerful forearm supinator; forearm flexor when supinated; arm flexor
4
Q
How many heads does biceps brachii have?
A
2 - long and short
5
Q
Triceps brachii
A
Forearm extensor
6
Q
What is the triceps brachii to biceps brachii?
A
Antagonist for biceps brachii
7
Q
How many heads does triceps brachii have?
A
3 - long, lateral, medial (deep)