Understanding the Anconeus Muscle and Its Functions

Anconeus (also known as the anconeus muscle) is a small, triangular-shaped muscle located on the dorsal surface of the forearm, just above the wrist. It is one of the extrinsic muscles of the hand, meaning that it originates outside of the hand and attaches to the bones of the hand via tendons.

The anconeus muscle arises from the humerus (upper arm bone) and the ulna (lower arm bone), and runs down to the fifth metacarpal bone of the hand. It helps to flex the wrist and assist in gripping objects with the hand.

Damage or injury to the anconeus muscle can cause pain and weakness in the wrist and hand, and may be treated with physical therapy, medication, or surgery depending on the severity of the condition.

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