Anconeus
The anconeus is a superficial posterior extensor muscle of the elbow joint that assists in movements of the forearm. This small, triangular muscle appears to be a continuation of the triceps brachii.
Arms
Adductor Pollicis
The adductor pollicis is a superficial muscle of the hand, associated with the thenar (thumb) eminence, that assists in the movements of digit 1 (thumb, pollex).
Biceps Brachii Short Head
The biceps brachii is an anterior flexor muscle that assists in movements of the shoulder, arm, elbow, and forearm. It consists of two heads: the long head is the lateral portion and the short head is the medial portion; it also includes the biceps brachii tendon. The long and short heads extend downward from the
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Biceps Brachii Long Head
The biceps brachii is an anterior flexor muscle that assists in movements of the shoulder, arm, elbow, and forearm. It consists of two heads: the long head is the lateral portion and the short head is the medial portion; it also includes the biceps brachii tendon. The long and short heads extend downward from the
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Deltoid Posterior Head
The deltoid is a large, thick, triangular muscle of the shoulder girdle (pectoral girdle) that assists in movements of the shoulder and arm. It consists of three heads: the anterior, or clavicular, head covers the front of the shoulder; the middle, or acromial, head covers the lateral part of the shoulder; and the posterior, or
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Deltoid Lateral Head
The deltoid is a large, thick, triangular muscle of the shoulder girdle (pectoral girdle) that assists in movements of the shoulder and arm. It consists of three heads: the anterior, or clavicular, head covers the front of the shoulder; the middle, or acromial, head covers the lateral part of the shoulder; and the posterior, or
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Deltoid Anterior Head
The deltoid is a large, thick, triangular muscle of the shoulder girdle (pectoral girdle) that assists in movements of the shoulder and arm. It consists of three heads: the anterior, or clavicular, head covers the front of the shoulder; the middle, or acromial, head covers the lateral part of the shoulder; and the posterior, or
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