Technical
Tuesday Anconeus
The anconeus
muscle is a small muscle in the elbow. It is triangular and connects
from the ulna to the humerus.
This muscle
allows extension of the elbow and rotation of the forearm. Some experts think
that because of its location the anconeus should actually be categorized as
an extension of the triceps brachii muscle. Some experts also claim that it is
not considered an essential part of the arm’s musculature, but if it did not
exist, we could not extend the arm. It think it is pretty essential!
An injury to
this area often results in what is called “tennis elbow”, a painful condition
that makes it difficult to carry anything using a bent elbow.
From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets
Anatomical Secret #88:
“The
anconeus muscle is a small triangular muscle in the elbow.”
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Quote of the Day:
“Sometimes being given the elbow can
turn out to be the best hand.”
― Benny Bellamacina
― Benny Bellamacina
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