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Triceps Brachii (Medial Head)
Region: Arm

Origin: Inferior 2/3 on the posterior surface of the humerus.  

Insertion: Supraposterior surface of the olecranon process of the ulna and deep fascia of the forearm.

Isolated function: 
-Assists in concentric acceleration of elbow extension.
-Assists in concentric acceleration of shoulder extension.

Integrated function: 
-Assists in eccentric deceleration of elbow extension.
-Assists in eccentric deceleration of shoulder flexion.
-Assists in dynamic stabilization of the glenohumeral joint.

Nerve Supply: Radial, C6, 7, 8, with separate branches for each head.

 
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