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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.
An extensor-flexor muscle not located in the anterior or posterior?
The muscles of the legs do not follow the generalization that extensor muscles are on the posterior and flexor muscles are on the anterior.
Do most skeletal muscles work in antagonistic pairs?
Yes. Skeletal muscles will have a flexor and an extensor. The flexor bends the joint. The extensor straightens it out again.
What muscle produces extension of the fingers joints and wrist?
The muscles that produce extension of the finger joints and wrist are the extensor muscles. In the forearm, the specific extensor muscles responsible for extension of the fingers and wrist include the extensor digitorum and extensor carpi radialis muscles.
What is an example of a flexor muscle?
The triceps are extensor muscles.
Where are the extensor carpi muscles located on the anterior or posterior sifde of the forearm?
The posterior side
What does the 'extensor muscle' do?
Extensor muscles open a joint and are the opposite to flexor muscles, which close it. I imagine triceps are extensor, while biceps are flexor.
Which muscles extend or straighten a body part?
Extensor muscles extend or straighten a body part.
Do skeletal muscles work in paires?
All skeletal muscles will have a flexor and an extensor. The flexor bends the joint. The extensor straightens it out again.
What exercises can help strengthen the back extensor muscles?
Exercises such as deadlifts, back extensions, and supermans can help strengthen the back extensor muscles.
Are rhomboids back extensor muscles?
No, rhomboids are not classified as back extensor muscles. The rhomboid major and minor muscles are primarily responsible for retracting the scapula and assisting in its elevation and rotation. In contrast, back extensor muscles, such as the erector spinae group, are primarily involved in extending the vertebral column.
What is an example of an muscle?
The triceps are extensor muscles.
