The brachioradialis is a large forearm muscle that helps bend the elbow, especially when the hand is in a neutral position, like holding a cup. Controlled by the radial nerve, it also assists with ...
The trapezius muscle can act as a fixator when the biceps is flexing the elbow joint. The abdominals can act as fixators to stabilise the body for hip and knee movements. Preparation and execution ...
Potau, from the Human Anatomy and Embryology Unit of the ... such as orangutans or bonobos — develop more elbow flexor muscles, such as the brachialis. In contrast, more terrestrial primates ...