What muscles are used when turning a doorknob?
The following muscles are used when turning a doorknob:
Extensor carpi radialis longus: helps extend the wrist and turn the hand.
Extensor carpi radialis brevis: helps extend the wrist and turn the hand.
Supinator: helps rotate the forearm and bend the elbow.
Pronator teres: helps rotate the forearm and bend the elbow.
Flexor carpi radialis: helps flex the wrist and turn the hand.
Flexor carpi ulnaris: helps flex the wrist and bend the elbow.