Triceps Brachii (Long Head)

Region: Shoulder & Arm Muscles · All shoulder & arm muscles

Triceps Brachii (Long Head) at a glance

OriginInfraglenoid tubercle of the scapula
InsertionOlecranon process of the ulna (common triceps tendon)
ActionsStraightens the elbow; Extends and adducts the arm at the shoulder
Nerve supplyRadial nerve (C6–C8)

◆ Good to know

The only triceps head that crosses the shoulder, so it also steadies the humeral head when the arm is raised.

Please note: This page is an anatomy education summary for students and curious readers, not medical advice. Attachment points are given in their classic short form; individual anatomy varies, and detailed dissection-level descriptions belong in an anatomy atlas.