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The triceps brachii muscle consists of a long, medial and lateral head, that originate from their respective attachments on the humerus and scapula, and insert via a common tendon on the ulna. The main function of triceps brachii is extension of the forearm at the elbow joint.
The triceps brachii is a large, thick muscle on the dorsal part of the upper arm. It often appears as the shape of a horseshoe on the posterior aspect of the arm. The main function of the triceps is the extension of the elbow joint.
The triceps is an extensor muscle of the elbow joint and an antagonist of the biceps and brachialis muscles. It can also fixate the elbow joint when the forearm and hand are used for fine movements, e.g., when writing.
The triceps brachii is a large, thick muscle on the dorsal part of the upper arm. It often appears in the shape of a horseshoe on the posterior aspect of the arm. The primary function of the triceps is the extension of the elbow joint.
The triceps, or triceps brachii, is the large muscle found at the back of the upper arm. As are other muscles of the arms and legs, the triceps muscle is a voluntary muscle, meaning it's a muscle you choose to move. Triceps are made up of skeletal muscle fibers that contract under conscious control.
The triceps brachii is a muscle in the posterior compartment of the upper arm. It is a large horseshoe-shaped muscle, which forms the majority of the muscle bulk of the upper arm. Long head originates from the infraglenoid tubercle of the scapula.
The triceps brachii is a major muscle of the upper arm in the human body. The triceps run along the humerus (the main bone of the upper arm) between the shoulder and the elbow. Along...
The triceps brachii, often referred to as the triceps (‘tri’ meaning ‘three’, and ‘cep’ meaning ‘head’), is a large three-headed muscle at the back of the upper arm. Its shape may resemble a horseshoe, especially from the back. The triceps is primarily responsible for extending the elbow.
The triceps brachii is a large three-headed muscle of the posterior muscle group of the upper arm. It arises from two bones - scapula and humerus , and originates as three heads - long head , lateral head , and medial head.
Antagonist: Biceps brachii muscle. Description: The Triceps brachii (Triceps; Triceps extensor cubiti) is situated on the back of the arm, extending the entire length of the dorsal surface of the humerus. It is of large size, and arises by three heads (long, lateral, and medial), hence its name.