💪 Anconeus
Brian Lee
May 10, 2025
Reviewed
Summary
- Origins
- Posterior aspect of lateral epicondyle of the 🦴 humerus
- Insertions
- Lateral surface of olecranon process and proximal posterior 🦴 ulna
- Actions
- Assists triceps brachii in elbow extension
- Stabilizes the elbow joint
- Abducts the ulna during forearm pronation
Illustrations
Examples
- Extensor carpi radialis longus (ECRL)
- Extensor carpi ulnaris (ECU)
- Extensor digitorum (ED)
- Flexor digitorum profundus (FDP)
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Triceps
Relationship
between triceps and anconeus
The triceps brachii and
anconeus are muscles that work together to
straighten the elbow.
- The triceps is the bigger muscle with three
parts and does most of the work to extend the arm.
- The anconeus is a smaller helper muscle
near the elbow. It assists the triceps and helps stabilize the
joint during movement.
They are closely connected and often work as a team for elbow
extension and stability.
References