Musculus Triceps Brachii (Noun)
Meaning
The skeletal muscle having three origins that extends the forearm when it contracts.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The musculus triceps brachii is a muscle in the upper arm that is responsible for extending the forearm.
- During weightlifting exercises, the musculus triceps brachii plays a crucial role in stabilizing the elbow joint.
- Injury to the musculus triceps brachii can cause weakness and limited mobility in the arm.
- The musculus triceps brachii is one of the three muscles in the posterior compartment of the upper arm.
- When the musculus triceps brachii contracts, it pulls on the olecranon process, extending the forearm.