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What is the distal attachment of anconeus?

A

lateral surface of olecranon and superior part of posterior surface of ulna

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What is the origin of anconeus?

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lateral epicondyle of humerus

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What innervates anconeus?

A

Radial nerve (C7, C8, T1)

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What are the main actions of anconeus?

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assists triceps in extending forearm; stabilizes elbow joint; abducts ulna during pronation