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musculus anconeus

musculus anconeus

9.6
A small muscle by the elbow that helps straighten the forearm and turn the palm downward
  • noun
  • /ˈmʌskjʊləs ænˈkoʊniəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : músculo anconeo
  • The musculus anconeus assists in the extension of the forearm at the elbow joint.

Examples

  • During anatomical studies, the musculus anconeus is often shown adjacent to the triceps brachii.

  • The musculus anconeus plays a crucial role in forearm extension.

  • In some injuries, weakness of the musculus anconeus can affect wrist rotation.

  • In anatomy, the musculus anconeus is often overlooked.

  • The musculus anconeus assists in extending the forearm during physical activity.

  • In an anatomical diagram, the musculus anconeus is labeled near the elbow joint.

  • Weakness in the musculus anconeus may lead to difficulties in rotating the wrist.

Synonyms

anconeous muscle
vsmusculus anconeus
  • Specialized
8.6

A small muscle at the back of the elbow that helps straighten the arm

means the same muscle but uses a different form of the name

How Big

musculus anconeus
  • Specialized
9.6
muscle fiber
  • Specialized
4 3.4

Surface Forms

musculus anconeus singular
musculi anconeus plural

Morphology

musculus + anconeus

The element 'musculus' clearly signals an anatomical muscle name so a learner who recognises that constituent would understand this refers to a muscle. However 'anconeus' is not transparently defined here (its link to the elbow/ulna is not obvious to a B1 learner), so the specific anatomical location and function cannot be fully derived without prior exposure.

Etymology

Musculus anconeus is a Latin name: musculus means 'muscle' and anconeus comes from a word for 'elbow'. So the name gives a clear picture of a small muscle at the elbow that helps straighten the arm, which is why it refers to that tiny elbow muscle today.