Biceps brachii is the agonist when the client bends the elbow. Resisting the movement makes the agonist contract so you can feel it during palpation.
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Agonist
The muscle mainly responsible for producing a particular movement.
The muscle mainly responsible for producing a particular movement.
Biceps brachii is the agonist when the client bends the elbow. Resisting the movement makes the agonist contract so you can feel it during palpation.