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Long Head (1b)

Origin: Infraglenoid Tubercle of the Scapula (3)

Lateral Head (1a)

Origin: posterior and lateral Surface of the humerus (4)

Medial Head (1c)

Origin: posterior Surface of the humerus, below the Radial Groove (5)

Insertion: Olecranon Process of the Ulna (6)

Actions: forearm Extension, arm Adduction and Extension (shoulder Extension)

Helping Synergist Muscles:

Notes: the Medial Head (1c) can usually be visible closer to the elbow joint as it is mostly covered by the Long (1b) and Lateral (1a) Head


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