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What type of lever system is described the triceps brachii is strained while doing push-ups?
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Which muscle does NOT flex the elbow?
triceps brachii
What is The muscle responsible for extension of the forearm?
Extension of the forearm at the elbow joint is achieved almost entirely by the triceps brachii but extension of the arm, which actually takes place at the shoulder joint, is achieved by muscles on the back, such as the latissimus dorsi.
What muscles are the antagonist in shoulder circumduction?
The muscles that are involved in the circumduction of the shoulder joint are the pectoralis major, deltoid, supraspinatus, long head of triceps, biceps brachii, subscapularis, infraspinatus, coracobrachialis, teres major and minor and the latissimus dorsi.
Body parts starting with tri?
triceps
What is the job for the triceps?
It's usually used when you push or lift an object. According to the movement of the arm, when you are exercising or working, you may use the biceps, the triceps, or both.
What class lever is the triceps brachii strained while doing push ups?
Second class
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.
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
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
Is the biceps brachii or the triceps brachii located on the anterior surface of the arm?
Biceps lies anterior whereas triceps is posterior
What are the agonist and antagonist in a triceps extension?
Agonist - Pectoralis Major, Triceps Brachii Antagonist - Bicep Brachii, Latissimus Dorsi
What muscle is the antagonist to the bicep?
The triceps brachii is the antagonist to the biceps brachii.
