Where Are Your Triceps Located?

The triceps brachii is located in the dorsal compartment of the arm. The lateral intermuscular septum separates the dorsal part from the arm from the ventral part, which is where the flexors of the arm are (biceps, brachialis, and brachioradialis).

Are triceps in the front or back?

The triceps, short for triceps brachii, is a muscle located on the back of your upper arm. It's referred to as 'tri' because it's made up of three distinct heads — a medial (middle), lateral (side), and long head.

Where are the biceps and triceps located on the body?

The upper arm is located between the shoulder joint and elbow joint. It contains four muscles - three in the anterior compartment (biceps brachii, brachialis, coracobrachialis), and one in the posterior compartment (triceps brachii).