The muscles of the anterior group of forearm muscles are primarily ________.

A) flexors
B) extensors
C) abductors
D) adductors
E) supinators

Forearm Muscles

Groups of muscles in the lower arm that facilitate movement of the hand and wrist.

Flexors

Flexors are muscles that when contracted bring two bones closer together, decreasing the angle between them, most commonly referring to muscles that bend a limb at a joint.

Extensors

Muscles that increase the angle between parts at a joint, commonly straightening a limb.