A prime mover for flexing the forearm at the elbow is the
A) triceps brachii.
B) brachialis.
C) brachioradialis.
D) anconeus.

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The brachialis is a muscle located deep to the biceps brachii and is a prime mover for flexing the forearm at the elbow. The triceps brachii is a muscle that extends the elbow, while the brachioradialis and anconeus assist in flexion and extension of the elbow, respectively.

A Prime Mover for Flexing the Forearm at the Elbow