anconeus

Definition

muscle of the upper limb

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Relations

Origin

lateral epicondyle of the humerus

Insertion

olecranon, posterior surface of ulna

Action

extension of the elbow joint

Innervation

branch of posterior muscular branch of radial nerve to medial head of triceps brachii

Arterial supply

deep brachial artery

Parts in this atlas

• right anconeus
• left anconeus

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Wikipedia (English)

Identifiers

TA2

2510

TA98

A04.6.02.023

FMA

37704

UBERON

0002989

Wikidata

Q526403