Antagonistic muscles of the arm in 3D

Change the elbow angle and the mass in the hand.

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Why do muscles work in pairs?

Muscles can only pull by contracting, so a second muscle is needed to move the bone back.

What type of lever is the forearm?

A third-class lever: the effort (biceps) is between the pivot (elbow) and the load (hand).

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