Which of the following muscles does not have an action that is antagonistic to the action of the brachialis muscle?
A)anconeus
B)triceps brachii lateral head
C)triceps brachii long head
D)triceps brachii medial head
E)brachioradialis

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The brachioradialis muscle is a synergist of the brachialis muscle during forearm flexion and does not have an action that directly opposes or counteracts the action of the brachialis muscle. The other muscles listed (anconeus, triceps brachii lateral head, triceps brachii long head, and triceps brachii medial head) all have actions that are antagonistic to the action of the brachialis muscle during elbow flexion.

Which of the Following Muscles Does Not Have an Action