
Which muscle is the primary supinator of the forearm when the elbow is extended?
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Get StartedWhich muscle is the primary supinator of the forearm when the elbow is extended?
Options:
- Supinator
- Biceps brachii
- Pronator teres
- Brachioradialis
Correct answer: Supinator
Explanation: The supinator muscle is the main supinator when the elbow is extended; it originates at the lateral epicondyle and is innervated by the deep branch of the radial nerve (posterior interosseous nerve).
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