A muscle that extends the elbow is the _______.

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The triceps brachii is a large muscle located on the back of the upper arm and functions to extend the elbow. The biceps brachii is a muscle located on the front of the upper arm and functions to flex the elbow. The deltoid is a muscle located on the shoulder and functions to lift and rotate the arm. The brachialis is a muscle located on the front of the upper arm and functions to flex the elbow, but not extend it.

A Muscle That Extends the Elbow Is the _______