By Jeff Tomko Published: Apr 17, 2024 11:25 AM EDT ...

3rd level Skeletal and muscular systems Muscles The human skeleton provides several functions including support, protection, movement and making blood cells. Antagonistic muscles work against each ...

YOUR ARM WORKOUTS are, more than likely, focused on two very important muscles: the biceps and triceps. These big muscles take up the front and rear of your upper arms, respectively. They're ...

Elbow The elbow joint has two muscles that move the forearm up or down. These are the biceps on the front of the upper arm and the triceps on the back of the upper arm.

Forearm exercises can increase muscle strength and endurance and improve bone health. Exercises that benefit the forearms include pull-ups and wrist curls. Forearm exercises can involve gym equipment.

An effective forearm workout will target the two groups of muscles in your forearms, which are the extensor and flexor muscles. Some exercises target the forearms directly, such as wrist curls.

Volkmann contracture, or Volkmann ischemic contracture, is a permanent shortening of your forearm muscles. It causes a “claw-like” posture of your hand, wrist, and fingers. Volkmann ...