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Extensors of the wrist and hand a. are located within the posterior compartment of the forearm b. attach to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus c. pass through the carpal tunnel d. a and b?

d. a and b The extensors of the wrist and hand are located within the posterior compartment of the forearm and attach to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. They do not pass through the carpal tunnel.


Most flexor muscles are located on the aspect of the body most extensors are located An exception to this generalization is the extensor-flexor musculature of the?

trunk and neck. In these regions, the flexor muscles are located anteriorly, while the extensor muscles are located posteriorly. This is important for maintaining posture and facilitating movement in these areas.


What are finger extensors for?

Finger extensors are muscles that are responsible for straightening or extending the fingers away from the palm. They work in opposition to the finger flexor muscles, allowing for a range of motion and dexterity in the hand. Strengthening these muscles is important for activities that require gripping or holding objects.


What is the forearm mucle?

The forearm muscles are a group of muscles located in the forearm that are responsible for movements of the wrist and fingers. These muscles are important for activities such as gripping, lifting, and twisting. Some of the major forearm muscles include the flexor and extensor muscles.


What are 2 wrist extensors that follow the radius?

The two wrist extensors that follow the radius are the extensor carpi radialis longus and extensor carpi radialis brevis muscles. These muscles originate on the lateral side of the humerus and attach to the base of the metacarpal bones in the hand, allowing for wrist extension and radial deviation.

Related Questions

Most extensors are located?

Posterior


Where is your back extensors located?

Low back


What muscle is the most important extensors of forearm?

flexor carpi radialis


What are the basic crutch muscles?

shoulder depressors, extensors, adductors and abductors. elbow extensors, wrist extensors and finger flexors.


What are the hip extensors and back extensors and shoulder extensors?

a muscle that extends or straighten a limb or body part is called extensor


Extensors of the wrist and hand a. are located within the posterior compartment of the forearm b. attach to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus c. pass through the carpal tunnel d. a and b?

d. a and b The extensors of the wrist and hand are located within the posterior compartment of the forearm and attach to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. They do not pass through the carpal tunnel.


Most flexor muscles are located on the aspect of the body most extensors are located An exception to this generalization is the extensor-flexor musculature of the?

trunk and neck. In these regions, the flexor muscles are located anteriorly, while the extensor muscles are located posteriorly. This is important for maintaining posture and facilitating movement in these areas.


What muscle is the antagonist during extension of forearm?

The flexor carpi radialis is the agonist muscle in wrist flexion. This muscle, know as a wrist flexor, is located in the forearm.


Are muscles that bend a joint called extensors?

Muscles that bend a joint are flexors; musces that straighten a joint are extensors.


What pair of muscles work as you move your hand?

Depends HOW you are moving your hand, but most likely wrist flexor and extensors


What action will occur if both the flexors and extensors contracted simultaneously?

If both the flexors and extensors contracted simultaneously there would be no movement in the muscle whatsoever.


Are triceps flexors?

no. theyre extensors