anterior, posterior and knee
For extending the fingers.
posterior posterior
There are several, collectively called the flexors and extensors.
sciatic nerve
Extensors of the wrist and hand are found in the posterior compartment and attach to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. The flexors, not the extensors, pass through the carpal tunnel.
example of flexors: Biceps when you flexexample of extensors: Triceps when you relax your arm
a muscle that extends or straighten a limb or body part is called extensor
shoulder depressors, extensors, adductors and abductors. elbow extensors, wrist extensors and finger flexors.
Muscles that bend a joint are flexors; musces that straighten a joint are extensors.
For extending the fingers.
Posterior
If both the flexors and extensors contracted simultaneously there would be no movement in the muscle whatsoever.
posterior posterior
Low back
no. theyre extensors
triceps brachii
The Radial Nerve.