To achieve maximum elongation of the long head of the biceps brachii during passive stretching:
A)Extend the elbow with the forearm in pronation and then extend the shoulder.
B)Flex the shoulder overhead after extending the elbow with the forearm in supination.
C)Extend the elbow with the forearm in supination and then extend the shoulder.
D)Flex the shoulder overhead after extending the elbow with the forearm in pronation.

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The long head of the biceps brachii is maximally stretched by extending the elbow, pronating the forearm, and extending the shoulder, as this position lengthens the muscle across both the shoulder and elbow joints.

To Achieve Maximum Elongation of the Long Head of the Biceps