For elbow flexion,

A.  biceps brachii is the agonist and triceps brachii is the antagonist.
B.  biceps brachii is the antagonist and triceps brachii is the agonist.
C.  triceps brachii is the synergist and biceps brachii is the antagonist.
D.  deltoid is the agonist and biceps brachii is the synergist.
E.  biceps brachii is the synergist and triceps brachii is the agonist.


A

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