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Anconeus

The anconeus (Latin: musculus anconeus) is a small, pyramidal-shaped muscle of the upper limb. It stretches between the distal humerus and proximal ulna. The anconeus is located in the posterior compartment of the upper arm together with the triceps brachii muscle. It is one of the forearm extensors.

Anconeus
OriginLateral epicondyle of humerus
Insertion Proximal end of ulna, lateral surface of olecranon
Action Extension of forearm
InnervationRadial nerve (C7 - C8)
Blood supply Posterior interosseous artery
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Origin

The anconeus muscle originates from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.

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Insertion

The anconeus inserts on the proximal end of the ulna and lateral surface of the olecranon.

 

Action

The primary function of the anconeus muscle is the extension of the forearm at the elbow joint.

 

Innervation

The anconeus is innervated by the radial nerve (C7 - C8) - a branch of the brachial plexus.

 

Blood supply

The anconeus muscle receives arterial blood supply from the posterior interosseous artery that is a branch of the common interosseous artery.