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What joints are used in the up phase of a push up?
That is flexion and extension at shoulder joint.
What is the word to describe arm or leg movement the body?
*Flexion is term used to describe the movement around or at joints in arm or leg, e.g pulling action reduce the angle in elbow joint, *Opposite of this movement is extension e.g pushing something with arms bend at elbow.
Where does flexion of the arm occur?
at the elbow. "Flexion of the arm" just means to bend it.
What are flexors and extensors in the upper arm?
FLEXORSBiceps brachia- Primarily forearm supination, but also functions in elbow flexion, shoulder flexion, and shoulder adductionChoracobrachialis- Shoulder flexion, shoulder adductionBrachialis- Elbow flexionEXTENSORSTriceps Brachii- Powers elbow extension
What is the possible movement at the elbow joint?
flexion and extension
What three muscles are involved in flexion of the elbow joint?
biceps brachii,corahobrachialis,biseps
What is the type of joint found in the knee and elbow?
They are hinge joints. The elbow has only one plane of motion (flexion & extension); however, the knee is considered a "modified hinge" because it has the flexion & extension as well as a rotational (pivot) component as well.
What joints are used in the up phase of a push up?
That is flexion and extension at shoulder joint.
What is the word to describe arm or leg movement the body?
*Flexion is term used to describe the movement around or at joints in arm or leg, e.g pulling action reduce the angle in elbow joint, *Opposite of this movement is extension e.g pushing something with arms bend at elbow.
What are the actions of the bicep?
Elbow flexion, shoulder flexion and supination of the forearm.
Where does flexion of the arm occur?
at the elbow. "Flexion of the arm" just means to bend it.
What are flexors and extensors in the upper arm?
FLEXORSBiceps brachia- Primarily forearm supination, but also functions in elbow flexion, shoulder flexion, and shoulder adductionChoracobrachialis- Shoulder flexion, shoulder adductionBrachialis- Elbow flexionEXTENSORSTriceps Brachii- Powers elbow extension
What are 3 actions of the biceps muscle?
Elbow flexion, shoulder flexion and supination of the forearm.
What is function of elbow?
Flexion and extension of the forearm.
Is bending the elbow is an example of flexion?
False
What is the possible movement at the elbow joint?
flexion and extension
What movement does contraction of the brachialis produce?
flexion of elbow
