The Flexor Carpi Radialis and the Flexor Carpi Ulnaris

question 89

Multiple Choice

The flexor carpi radialis and the flexor carpi ulnaris

• A)flex the forearm at the elbow.
• B)extend the forearm.
• C)flex the hand at the wrist.
• D)adduct the arm.

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Definitions:

Diaphragm

A large, dome-shaped muscle located below the lungs that contracts and relaxes to aid in the breathing process.

Flexor Digitorum Profundus

A muscle located in the forearm that flexes the fingers at the distal interphalangeal joints.

Distal Portion

The part of a limb or structure that is farthest away from the center of the body.

Butcher

A professional who prepares meat for sale, often by slaughtering animals, dressing their flesh, and cutting it into pieces.