Which muscle is located on the ventrolateral surface of the humerus and functions to flex the forelimb?

A) biceps brachii
B) brachialis
C) triceps brachii
D) brachioradialis


B
Explanation:
A) While it is true that the biceps brachii functions to flex the forelimb, it is located deep to the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor on the ventromedial surface of the humerus.
C) The triceps brachii is located on the lateral and posterior surfaces of the forelimb and functions to extend the forelimb.
D) The brachioradialis is located on the lateral surface of the humerus. It supinates the front paw.

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