Long head
Caput longum
- Related terms: Triceps brachii muscle - Long head; Triceps brachii muscle : Long head
Definition
Long head of triceps brachii:
Origin: Distolateral two-thirds of the caudal edge of the scapula, infraglenoid tubercle
Insertion: Olecranon of the ulna.
Action: Extension of the elbow joint, and especially for the long head, also flexion of shoulder joint
Nerve: Radialis.
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
Veterinary Anatomy of Domestic Mammals: Textbook and Colour Atlas, Sixth Edition - Horst Erich König, Hans-Georg Liebich - Schattauer - ISBN-13: 978-3794528332
Miller's Anatomy of the Dog, 4th Edition - Evans & de Lahunta- Elsevier
Illustrated Veterinary Anatomical Nomenclature - 3rd edittion - Gheorghe M. Constantinescu, Oskar Schaller - Enke
