Muscles of the Upper Limb: Elbow Joint

Question 1

Muscles of the Upper Limb: Elbow Joint
- Biceps brachii
- Brachialis
- Brachioradialis
- Triceps Brachii

Question 2

bulges when you flex your elbow

Answer 2

Biceps brachii

Question 3

lies deep to the biceps brachii and is a prime mover in elbow flexion.
The brachialis lifts the ulna as the biceps lifts the radius

Answer 3

Brachialis

Question 4

fairly weak muscle that arises on the humerus and inserts into the distal forearm.
- it resides mainly in the forearm

Answer 4

brachioradialis

Question 5

the only muscle fleshing out the posterior humerus
- straightens the arm

Answer 5

triceps brachii