Muscles of the upper limb- Muscles acting on the forearm

Question 1

Action of the bicep brachii on the forearm (3)

Answer 1

• Flexion of the arm at the GH joint
• Elbow flexion
• Supination at the radioulnar joint

Question 2

Action of the Triceps brachii on the forearm (2)

Answer 2

• Extension of the forearm at the elbow

- Long head extension of the arm at the glenohumeral joint

Question 3

Action of the brachialis on the forearm

1

Answer 3

-Elbow flexion

Question 4

Action of the brachioradialis on the forearm

1

Answer 4

• Supination at the radioulnar joint

Question 5

Action of the Pronator Teres on the forearm

2

Answer 5

• Pronation at the radioulnar joint

- Assists in elbow flexion

Question 6

Action of the Pronator Quadratus

1

Answer 6

• Pronation at the radioulnar joint