Contraction of Biceps and Triceps

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An image showing a lateral view of a male contracting his arm muscles.

The biceps and triceps muscles work together to allow you to bend and straighten your elbow. When you want to bend your elbow, your biceps muscle contracts, and, at the same time, the triceps muscle relaxes. The biceps is the flexor, and the triceps is the extensor of your elbow joint.

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Anatomy Visible in the Medical Illustration Includes:

Biceps, Triceps

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Eduard Muller