Synergistic muscles are those with the same function, or those that work together to perform a particular function. Recall that the biceps brachii flexes the forearm. The brachioradialis, with its origin on the humerus and insertion on the radius, also flexes the forearm. There is even a third flexor of the forearm, the brachialis. You […]

The final common determinant of success in athletic events is what the muscles can do for you—what strength they can give when it is needed, what power they can achieve in the performance of work, and how long they can continue their activity.
The strength of a muscle is determined mainly by its size, with a […]