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Which muscle is an antagonist to both the biceps brachii and supinator?
pronator teres
Which muscle aids in performing a “thumbs up” sign?
Abductor Pollicus Longus
Compared to the flexor group, how do the muscles of the extensor group tend to feel during palpation?
smaller and more sinewy
Golfer's Elbow is inflammation associated with which bony marking?
Medial epicondyle of the humerus
What are the three superficial muscles in the flexor group?
palmaris longus, flexor carpi radialis and flexor carpi ulnaris
Which of the following muscles act as antagonists to the brachialis during elbow flexion?
anconeus
When locating the proximal attachment of the long head of the triceps, you will be palpating deep to which muscle?
deltoid
What movement will lengthen the fibers of brachialis?
extension of the elbow
Which head of the biceps brachii passes through the intertubercular groove?
long head
Which muscle pronates the forearm?
Pronator quadratus and pronator teres
Which muscle is a synergist to the supinator during forearm supination?
biceps brachii
Pinching the fingers together highlights which muscle at the wrist?
palmaris longus
To outline the distal tendon of the triceps brachii, which landmark do you want to locate?
olecranon process
How many of the muscles of the thumb are located at the thenar eminence?
4
Which muscle is a strong elbow flexor located deep to the biceps brachii?
brachialis
Which muscle is an antagonist to the flexor digitorum profundus during flexion of the wrist?
extensor carpi ulnaris
In anatomical position, you will find the extensor group on which portion of the forearm? (two directions)
posterior/lateral
Applying an elbow tool into a client’s back during a massage involves the therapist applying which boney landmark upon the client?
Olecranon of ulna
In general, the origin of the extensor group can be found on or near which bony landmark?
lateral epicondyle
What triangular-shaped muscle is a weak elbow extensor located lateral to the olecranon process?
anconeus
Which muscle acts as a synergist to the flexor carpi radialis during abduction of the wrist?
extensor carpi radialis brevis
The distal tendons of which muscles form the “anatomical snuffbox”?
abductor pollicis longus, extensor pollicis longus and brevis
A massage stroke deep to Biceps Brachii upon the distal humeral region will compress upon the –
Brachialis
When striking your arm upon a hard surface and receiving the “funny bone” sensation of pain, which nerve has been directly impacted?
Which muscle’s primary task is extension of the second, or “index,” finger?
extensor digitorum