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Which type of nerve goes from the spinal cord to the muscle that bends the forearm?
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Biceps?: The nerve responsible for flexion of the elbow is the musculocutaneous while the radial nerve and its branches extend your elbow, also help with flexion, and extend the wrist and fingers.
Answered 5/26/2016
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