Triceps Brachii

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Satellite trigger point Triceps Brachii

Satellite trigger point Latissimus dorsi, Serratus Posterior Superior, Teres major and minor, supinator, Anconeus, Brachioradialis, Extensor carpi radialis longus.

insertion Triceps Brachii

insertion superior posterior aspect of the olecranon process of the ulna

length test Triceps Brachii

length test Extension deformity of the elbow

nerve Triceps Brachii

nerve Radial Nerve C6 C7 C8

nerve entrapment Triceps Brachii

nerve entrapment Impinges the radial nerve, resulting in a neuropathy over the back and the front of the forearm and into the fourth and fifth digits, similar to C8 nerve compression

origin Triceps Brachii

origin Medial head- lower posterior surface of the humerus

origin Triceps Brachii

origin lateral head - posterior and lateral aspect of the humerus

origin Triceps Brachii

origin long head - the infraglenoid tuberosity of the scapula

palpation Triceps Brachii

palpation 3 heads can be felt contracting if px. Extends elbow against resistance. Long head can be felt high up on back of arm near axilla Lateral head can be felt on upper lateral of the arm extending as far round to biceps Medial head can be felt just above the olecranon The insertion tendon can be gripped just above the alecranon of the ulna

Trigger Point Activating Triceps Brachii

Trigger Point Activating Walking with crutches, short upper arms, strain of the muscle from sports, repetitive manual gear shifting or any repetitive activity performed without elbow support

Trigger Point S & S Triceps Brachii

Trigger Point S & S Dull, nondescript pain is experienced in the posterior arm and shoulder. To protect or guard against discomfort, the individual has a tendency to keep their arm away from their body with their forearm slightly flexed. Forceful extension of the forearm can elicit deep posterior arm and shoulder pain. This frequently is demonstrated through the actions of snapping on a bottle cap, swinging a baseball bat, or, in the case of a chiropractor or an osteopath, in the performance of a manipulation

Trigger point needling Triceps Brachii

Trigger point needling approaching the medial side of the long head of the triceps, the supine patient externally rotates the arm so that the antecubital space faces up and abducts the arm sufficiently to place the long head on a slight stretch, The operator encircles the long head of the muscle in a pincer grasp and lifts it away from the underlying bone, blood vessels and nerve trunks, and from the lateral head of the triceps, beneath which the radial nerve courses

action Triceps Brachii

action Extends the forearm; the long head assists in stabilizing the shoulder joint; and adduction and extension of the arm

antagonists Triceps Brachii

antagonists Biceps brachi

strength test Triceps Brachii

strength test Patient: Supine. Fixation: The shoulder is at approximately 90° flexion, with the arm supported in a position perpendicular to the table. Test: Extension of the elbow (to slightly less than full extension). Pressure: Against the forearm in the direction of flexion. Weakness: Results in the inability to extend the forearm against gravity. Interferes with everyday functions that involve elbow extension, such as reaching upward toward a high shelf. Results in loss of ability to throw objects or to push them with the extended elbow. Also handicaps the individual in using crutches or a cane because of inability to extend the elbow and transfer weight to the hand.

synergist Triceps Brachii

synergist Anconeus Latissimus dorsi Teres major and minor Pectoralis major

trigger point Triceps Brachii 1& 2

trigger point

trigger point Triceps Brachii 3 & 4

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