What Does Anconeus Muscle Mean?

The anconeus is a small muscle located at the elbow. Attaching to the humerus and ulna, Although the anconeus muscle is active during elbow extension the importance of the anconeus for the movement itself is probably very small. The Triceps brachii muscle is by far the major muscle responsible for elbow extension.

How do you activate the anconeus muscle?

The “anconeus sidekick” is a relatively simple exercise: kneel down alongside a bench, using it to support your upper arm, leaving it at right angles to your body, parallel to the floor. Your forearm should then be hanging straight down.

What does anconeus mean in Latin?

(anatomy) A muscle of the elbow and forearm. noun.