Ellbogenextension
Ellbogenextension refers to the movement of straightening the arm at the elbow joint. This action involves the extension of the forearm away from the upper arm. The primary muscles responsible for active elbow extension are the triceps brachii, located on the posterior side of the upper arm. When the triceps brachii contract, they pull on the olecranon process of the ulna, causing the elbow joint to open and the arm to straighten.
Passive elbow extension can occur without active muscle contraction, for example, when the arm is allowed to
Injury or conditions affecting the triceps muscle, the olecranon, or the elbow joint itself can limit or