which muscle is an antagonist to the biceps brachii muscle?
Secondary Actions of the Biceps Brachii. 1. Assists with flexion of the arm at the shoulder. Agonists: Deltoid (anterior part), Coracobrachialis, Pectoralis Major (clavicular head) Antagonists: Deltoid (posterior part), Triceps Brachii (long head), Latissimus Dorsi, Pectoralis Major (sternal head), Teres Major.
Innervation: Musculocutaneous nerve (C5,6) Synergist: Coracobrachialis, Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Supinator, anterior division of the Deltoid, Supraspinatus, Pectoralis major. Antagonist: Triceps brachii, Anconeus. For pain and symptom information see: Biceps Brachii Muscle Pain.