Which muscle is primarily responsible for the flexion of the forearm at the elbo

Practice Questions

Q1
Which muscle is primarily responsible for the flexion of the forearm at the elbow? (2023)
  1. Biceps Brachii
  2. Brachialis
  3. Triceps Brachii
  4. Brachioradialis

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which muscle is primarily responsible for the flexion of the forearm at the elbow? (2023)
  • Step 1: Understand what flexion means. Flexion is the action of bending a joint.
  • Step 2: Identify the joint in question, which is the elbow joint.
  • Step 3: Know that the forearm is the part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist.
  • Step 4: Learn about the muscles in the upper arm that help with bending the elbow.
  • Step 5: Recognize that the biceps brachii is a muscle located in the upper arm.
  • Step 6: Understand that the biceps brachii contracts to pull the forearm up towards the shoulder, causing flexion at the elbow.
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