Principles of Functional Exercise

Origin: Humerus – Lateral supracondylar ridge

Insertion: Radius (lateral distal) – Styloid process

For example hammer curls

Common distortions due to tightness is tennis elbow.

TRICEPS BRACHII (LONG HEAD)

Joint Action performed by Elbow and Shoulder (glenohumeral)

1. Extension – elbow


2. Extension -shoulder


3. Adduction – shoulder

For example straightens elbow

Origin: Scapula – Infraglenoid tubercle

Insertion: Ulna (proximal posterior) – Olecranon process

TRICEPS BRACHII (LATERAL HEAD)

Joint Action performed by Elbow

1. Extension (with supination of forearm)

For example straightening of the elbow with the thumb pointed out

Origin: Humerus (posterior) – Superior to radial groove

Insertion: Ulna (proximal posterior) – Olecranon process

TRICEPS BRACHII (MEDIAL HEAD)

Joint Action performed by Elbow

1. Extension (with pronation of forearm)

For example straightening of the elbow with the elbow pointed in