Triceps Brachii Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Lateral head
Where does it originate
A
Upper arm, rear side furthest from body
2
Q
Lateral + Medial + Long head
Where does it insert
A
Elbow
3
Q
Lateral + Medial head
What is their function
A
Elbow extension
4
Q
Medial head
Where does it originate
A
Back of the bottom half of upper arm bone
5
Q
Long head
Where does it originate
A
Bottom of shoulder socket
6
Q
Long head
What are its three functions
A
- Elbow extension
- Shoulder extension
- Shoulder adduction
7
Q
Lateral + Medial head
Where does they have best leverage
A
Elbow extension: 90 degree bend
8
Q
Long head
Where does it have best leverage
A
Arm is raised overhead
