For Elbow Flexion

Question

For elbow flexion,
A) biceps brachii is the agonist and triceps brachii is the antagonist.
B) biceps brachii is the antagonist and triceps brachii is the agonist.
C) triceps brachii is the synergist and biceps brachii is the antagonist.
D) deltoid is the agonist and biceps brachii is the synergist.
E) biceps brachii is the synergist and triceps brachii is the agonist.

Accepted Answer

During elbow flexion, the biceps brachii acts as the agonist muscle, while the triceps brachii acts as the antagonist muscle.