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anconeus muscle

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A small muscle on the posterior aspect of the elbow joint. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anconeus_muscle ]

Synonyms: anconeus, m. anconeus, musculus anconeus, musculus anconaeus

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Some consider anconeus to be a continuation of the triceps brachii muscle. Some sources consider it to be part of the posterior compartment of the arm, while others consider it part of the posterior compartment of the forearm.

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UBERON:0002989

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Anconeus