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Triceps Brachii

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Triceps Brachii:

Proximal Attachment - Long Head: infraglenoid tubercle of scapula
Lateral Head: posterior surface of humerus, superior to radial groove
Medial Head: posterior surface of humerus, inferior to radial groove

Distal Attachment - Proximal end of olecranon of ulna and fascia of forearm

Innervation - Radial nerve

Action - Chief extensor of forearm; long head resists dislocation of humerus; especially important during adduction

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