Asked by Kayla Matusz on Apr 24, 2024
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Which of the following muscles flexes the wrist?
A) Anconeus
B) Coracobrachialis
C) Flexor pollicis brevis
D) Extensor carpi radialis brevis
E) Flexor carpi radialis
Flexor Pollicis Brevis
A muscle in the hand that flexes the thumb towards the palm.
Flexor Carpi Radialis
The flexor carpi radialis is a muscle in the forearm that acts to flex and abduct the hand at the wrist, playing a key role in grasping movements.
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
A muscle of the forearm that aids in extending and abducting the hand at the wrist joint.
- Identify the main muscles involved in wrist movements.
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Sahaj Bansal8 days ago
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The Flexor carpi radialis is responsible for flexing the wrist, aligning with the action described in the question.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the main muscles involved in wrist movements.