Origin
Triceps – medial head.
Insertion
Elbow joint.
Blood supply
Brachial profunda artery.
Nerve supply
Radial nerve.
Action
It helps to move the elbow joint.
Disease/Injury
The muscle is affected in elbow tendinitis, tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow.
Muscle Exercise
Exercises like push-ups and bench-presses increase the strength of the muscle.
Interesting Facts
Plenty of acupuncture points are present around the elbow.
