Arm - Action

Question 1

Biceps brachii

***Note: is a two joint muscle

Answer 1

forearm (elbow) flexor

forearm supinator

secondary shoulder flexor (GHJ stabilizer)

Question 2

Coracobrachialis

Answer 2

flexion and adduction of the arm (shoulder)

Question 3

Brachialis

Answer 3

flexion of the forearm

Question 4

Triceps Brachii

***Note: long head of triceps is a two joint muscle

Answer 4

forearm (elbow) extension

secondary shoulder extension

Question 5

Anconeus

***Not a strong mover- is lowkey useless

Answer 5

assists with forearm (elbow) extension

valgus control