contracting muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the arm.
The joint between the humerus and the ulna bends the elbow.
When you bend your arm at the elbow, your hand will move towards your shoulder.
The inside of your arm where it bends is called the antecubital fossa, commonly referred to as the elbow crease. This area is important for various activities, including bending and extending the arm. It contains important structures such as blood vessels and nerves.
Probably the Biceps Brachii (commonly called Biceps).
Probably the Biceps Brachii (commonly called Biceps).
Probably the Biceps Brachii (commonly called Biceps).
Anticube or anticubital area. The elbow is known as the cubital area.
On the inside of your elbow, where your arm bends and straightens.
The crook of the arm is the inner elbow area where the arm bends. It is often used as a point of reference for carrying objects or supporting one's arm while resting.
There are several muscles involved in bending the arm, and several others used to extend the arm. Muscles can only PULL; they cannot push or twist.
A muscle which bends or flexes any part; as, the flexors of the arm or the hand; -- opposed to extensor.
When your biceps contract (and your triceps relax), your arm bends at the elbow. When your triceps contract (and your biceps relax), your arm straightens. The biceps and triceps enable you to bend or extend your arm at the elbow.