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Is the biceps brachii or triceps brachii located on the anterior surface of the arm?
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∙ 12y ago
The triceps are located on the back of the arm. The quadriceps are located on the front of the thigh.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoBiceps lies anterior whereas triceps is posterior
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Is the biceps brachii or the triceps brachii located on the anterior surface of the arm?
Biceps lies anterior whereas triceps is posterior
What muscle used for elbow extensor?
The triceps brachii is the muscle of the body primarily used to extend the elbow. It is a long muscle that originates in the scapula.
What is the major anterior upper arm muscle called?
the upper arm is located between the shoulder joint and elbow joint. It contains four muscles - three in the anterior compartment (biceps brachii, brachialis, coracobrachialis), and one in the posterior compartment (triceps brachii). In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the muscles of the upper arm - their attachments, innervation and actions.
Term for the triceps brachii during elbow flexion?
Triceps brachiiElbow flexion is due to the contraction of the biceps brachii, the prime mover. The triceps brachii extends as the biceps brachii contracts and therefore is the antagonist muscle.
What are antagonist for the biceps?
The Triceps brachii
What is the antagonistic muscle to the coracobrachialis?
The Triceps Brachi is the antagonist for the Corachobrachialis, the Brachialis and the Biceps Brachi
Where is the bicep muscle located?
The bicep is in you arm from your elbow to your shoulder
What muscle are you using when you hit a nail with a hammer?
your brain.... i think its that dont get mad if its not!
What muscle is used to extend the forearm?
Triceps Brachii - it is the only muscle fleshing out the posterior humerus; its three heads arise from the shoulder girdle and proximal humerus, and it inserts into the olecranon process of the ulna. It is a powerful prime mover of elbow extension.triceps brachii
Which muscles extend the forearm?
Triceps brachii
What is the muscle on the back of the upper arm called?
I think you are referring to the triceps. This is the muscle that attaches at the elbow and the shoulder. The one that you use when extending your arm. biceps; up triceps; under
What are the agonist and antagonist in a triceps extension?
Agonist - Pectoralis Major, Triceps Brachii Antagonist - Bicep Brachii, Latissimus Dorsi
