left anconeus
In 2 atlases
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
- left deep brachial artery
The 3D model shows 2 origin and insertion areas of this muscle.
Neighbouring structures
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Identifiers
- FMA
- 37706
- Wikidata
- Q66526980