Muscle actions- upper extremity, elbow and forearm Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
what movements does the elbow joint produce?
A
flexion and extension
2
Q
what movements does the radioulnar joint produce?
A
supination and pronation
3
Q
what muscles (3) produce elbow joint flexion?
A
biceps brachii
brachialis
brachioradialis
4
Q
what muscles (2) produce elbow joint extension?
A
triceps brachii
anconeus
5
Q
what muscles produce radioulnar joint supination?
A
biceps brachii
supinator
6
Q
what muscles produce radioulnar joint pronation?
A
pronator teres
pronator quadratus
7
Q
what muscle produces elbow joint flexion and radioulnar supination?
A
biceps brachii