Muscular Pt.2 Antebrachium Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
The elbow & forearm are capable of 4 motions:
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flex, extend, pronation, supination
2
Q
Biceps Brachii:
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2 headed muscle on anterior arm
supination & synergist of elbow flexion
3
Q
Brachialis:
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deep to biceps
agonist in elbow flexion
generates 2x the force of the biceps brachii
4
Q
Triceps Brachii:
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3 headed muscle posterior arm
Elbow extension
5
Q
Brachioradialis:
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radial side of forearm
synergist in elbow flexion
connects the biceps brachium & radialis
6
Q
Supinator:
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Connects the proximal ulna & radius
Supination of arm
7
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Pronator Quadratus:
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Connects the distal ulna & radius
Pronation of arm