TRICEPS BRACHII

• Origin

 

Long head - infraglenoid tubercle of scapula

Lateral head - posterior shaft of humerus

Medial head -  posterior shaft of humerus

 

• Insertion

 

Olecranon process of ulna

 

• Agonist(s)

 

- Deltoids

- Pectoralis major

- Latissimus dorsi

 

• Antagonist(s)

 

- Biceps Brachii

- Brachialis

 

• Function

 

Extends elbow joint, adducts and extends arm at shoulder joint