Medial head

Caput mediale

  • Related terms: Triceps brachii muscle - Medial head

Definition

Medial head of triceps brachii:

Origin: medially on humerus: caudal of tuberosity of teres major, crest of the lesser tubercle

Insertion: Olecranon of the ulna.

Action: Extension of the elbow 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

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