The Elbow Extensors Flashcards
1
Q
Name The Elbow Extensors
A
Triceps Brachii, Anconeus
2
Q
Triceps Brachii origin
A
Lateral: above spiral groove on posterior surface of humerus
long: infraglenoid tubercle of scapula
Medial: below spiral groove on med. aspect of posterior surface of humerus
3
Q
Triceps Brachii insertion
A
posterior part of olecranon
4
Q
Triceps Brachii nerve supply
A
radial C6, 7, 8
5
Q
Triceps Brachii action
A
shoulder ext. from flexed
adduction of shoulder
elbow ext.
6
Q
Triceps Brachii function
A
releasing ball in throw
7
Q
Anconeus origin
A
post. surface of lat. epicondyle of humerus
8
Q
Anconeus insertion
A
lat. surface of olecranon of ulna
9
Q
Anconeus nerve supply
A
radial C7, 8
10
Q
Anconeus action
A
elbow ext.
11
Q
Anconeus function
A
releasing ball in throw
