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What muscle is the prime mover for flexion at the elbow?

Asked by Allstaredu, Last updated: Apr 14, 2024

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marshevpe

marshevpe

marshevpe
Marshevpe

Answered Apr 24, 2017

It should be 1. brachialis
biceps brachii also assist supination, hence the most optimal and prime mover of elbow flexion is brachialis; biceps would turn on when there is an increase in load with accompany of pronator teres to act as a synergist.
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John Smith

John Smith

John Smith
John Smith

Answered Jan 10, 2017

Biceps Brachii
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