Damage to the Radial Nerve Would Impact Which Muscle

Question

Damage to the radial nerve would impact which muscle?
A) triceps brachii
B) biceps brachii
C) pectoralis
D) coracobrachialis

Accepted Answer

The triceps brachii muscle is primarily innervated by the radial nerve. Damage to the radial nerve can result in weakness or paralysis of this muscle, leading to difficulty extending the elbow.