Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

9. Muscle Tissue

Introduction to Muscles and Muscle Tissue

Anatomy & Physiology

9. Muscle Tissue

Introduction to Muscles and Muscle Tissue

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following muscles acts as the prime mover for flexing the forearm at the elbow?

Brachioradialis

Deltoid

Biceps brachii

Triceps brachii

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Step 1: Understand the concept of a 'prime mover' in muscle actions. A prime mover, also known as an agonist, is the muscle primarily responsible for producing a specific movement.

Step 2: Identify the movement described in the problem. Flexing the forearm at the elbow involves decreasing the angle between the forearm and the upper arm.

Step 3: Review the anatomy of the muscles listed in the options. The biceps brachii is a two-headed muscle located in the upper arm, and its primary function is flexion of the forearm at the elbow. The brachioradialis assists in flexion but is not the prime mover. The deltoid is responsible for arm abduction, and the triceps brachii is responsible for extension of the forearm at the elbow.

Step 4: Match the muscle's function to the movement described. Since the biceps brachii is the primary muscle responsible for flexing the forearm at the elbow, it is the correct answer.

Step 5: Confirm your understanding by visualizing or referencing diagrams of the muscles involved in elbow flexion to reinforce the concept of the biceps brachii as the prime mover.