Definition of Anconeus
1. n. A muscle of the elbow and forearm.
Medical Definition of Anconeus
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Origin, back of lateral condyle of humerus; insertion, olecranon process and posterior surface of ulna; action, extends forearm and abducts ulna in pronation of wrist; nerve supply, radial.
Synonym: musculus anconeus, anconeus.
(05 Mar 2000)
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