Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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What is the main muscle that causes flexion in the arms?

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Arm flexion is the rotation in anatomic plane in such a way that distal part of humerus moves ventrally.

Opposite movement of flexion of arm is extension in arms.

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