Triceps Brachii
Triceps Brachii
☆triceps brachii
MusclePro
Anatomy
- Origin
- Long head—infraglenoid tubercle of the scapula Lateral head—upper half of the posterior surface of the shaft of the humerus Medial head—posterior surface of the lower half of the shaft of the humerus
- Insertion
Posterior part of olecranon process of the ulna
- Nerve
Radial nerve (C7, C8)
- Actions
Extends forearm, long head aids in adduction if arm is abducted
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