Posterior Muscles of the Arm Flashcards

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Triceps Brachii

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O-Long: infraglenoid tubercle- scapula
Lateral: posterior surface of humerus, superior to radial groove
Medial: posterior surface of humerus, inferior to radial groove
I-Proximal end of olecranon of ulna and fascia of forearm
N-Radial nerve
A-Extend forearm

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Anconeus

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O-Lateral epicondyle of humerus
I-Lateral surface of olecranon and superior part of posterior surface of ulna
N-Radial nerve
A-Assists in extending forearm, stabilizes elbow joint

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