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The biceps muscle is shortened through a process called muscle contraction, specifically concentric contraction. When the brain sends signals through motor neurons, the muscle fibers within the biceps shorten by sliding past each other, which pulls on the tendons attached to the bones. This action typically occurs when you flex your elbow, bringing your forearm closer to your shoulder. The shortening of the biceps allows for movements such as lifting or curling objects.
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what position of the arm is the biceps muscle shortened?
when you bend your arm
What is the effector muscle of a biceps reflex?
The effector muscle is the biceps brachii.
Is the biceps a bone or a muscle?
A biceps is any muscle with two heads.
What is the middle part of a muscle known as?
The "middle" part of a muscle is the muscle belly. For instance, the peak of the biceps is the belly of that muscle - it is the part of the biceps musculotendinous unit that can be contracted, as in "make a muscle" when flexing the biceps. Musculotendinous unit: A muscle is anchored at both ends, usually by tendons, so that when a muscle is flexed or shortened concentrically, the muscle fibers pull closer together and the tendons pull on the bones that they are attached to, closing the joint angle that the muscle affects - in this case, bringing the forearm closer to the upper arm, decreasing the joint angle at the elbow.
Is the biceps in the ribs?
No, the biceps is a muscle in your arm.
What is the antagonistic muscle for quadriceps and biceps?
for biceps it is triceps
What type of tissues include the biceps?
The biceps include both skeletal muscle tissue and connective tissue. The skeletal muscle tissue is responsible for the movement of the biceps, while the connective tissue helps to support and stabilize the muscle fibers.
When you bend your elbo what is the triceps muscle acting as in relation to the biceps muscle?
when you bend your elbow, what is the triceps muscle acting as in relation to the biceps muscle
What tissue type is Biceps brachii?
The biceps brachii is a muscle.
What is the scientific name of the biceps?
The scientific name for the Biceps is "biceps brachii"
What muscle synergist is used for supination of the hand?
The biceps brachii muscle acts as a synergist for supination of the hand. It works in coordination with other muscles, such as the supinator muscle, to rotate the forearm and bring the palm facing upwards.
Which hamstring muscle account for the substantial amount of muscle mass in the group?
I believe it is the Biceps Femoris muscle.
