Asked by Alice Elizondo on Sep 23, 2024
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Which of the following muscles is NOT a flexor of the elbow?
A) Biceps brachii
B) Brachioradialis
C) Brachialis
D) Triceps brachii
E) All of these are flexors of the elbow.
Triceps Brachii
A large muscle on the back of the upper arm responsible for the extension of the elbow joint, consisting of three heads (long, lateral, and medial).
Biceps Brachii
A large muscle on the front side of the upper arm, responsible for elbow flexion and forearm rotation.
Brachialis
A muscle in the upper arm that flexes the elbow, situated beneath the biceps muscle.
- Identify muscles involved in elbow flexion and extension and their functional roles.
Verified Answer
KW
katja wallaceabout 7 hours ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Triceps brachii is actually an extensor muscle of the elbow, not a flexor. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.
Learning Objectives
- Identify muscles involved in elbow flexion and extension and their functional roles.