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Tendons

Tendon anatomy reference, attachments, sheaths, tendinopathies, rupture patterns, and rehabilitation notes.

20 tendons

20 tendons in Upper Arm Clear ×

Tendon Anconeus Tendon tendo musculi anconei Upper Arm The anconeus has a proximal tendinous origin from the posterior lateral epicondyle of the humerus and… Tendon Biceps Tendon (Distal) tendo musculi bicipitis brachii distalis Upper Arm The distal biceps tendon inserts on the bicipital tuberosity of the radius, transmitting the biceps brachii… Tendon Bicipital Groove Transverse Humeral Ligament ligamentum transversum humeri Upper Arm The transverse humeral ligament spans the bicipital groove, converting it from an open groove into a… Tendon Brachialis Humeral Origin Tendon tendo originis musculi brachialis Upper Arm The brachialis originates via a broad tendinous and muscular attachment from the anterior surface of the… Tendon Brachialis Mid-Belly Tendinous Septum tendo partis mediae m. brachialis Upper Arm The brachialis has a central tendinous septum that runs through the anterior muscle belly, providing internal… Tendon Common Extensor Tendon at Lateral Epicondyle tendo communis extensorum ad epicondylum lateralem Upper Arm The common extensor tendon is the conjoint origin of the extensor carpi radialis brevis, extensor digitorum… Tendon Common Flexor Tendon at Medial Epicondyle tendo communis flexorum ad epicondylum medialem Upper Arm The common flexor tendon is the conjoint origin of the flexor carpi radialis, palmaris longus, flexor… Tendon Coracobrachialis Insertion Tendon insertio tendinis musculi coracobrachialis Upper Arm The coracobrachialis inserts via a flat tendon on the anteromedial humerus at the mid-shaft level, approximately… Tendon Coracobrachialis Proximal Origin Tendon tendo originis musculi coracobrachialis Upper Arm The coracobrachialis originates by a short, stout tendon from the apex of the coracoid process, conjoined… Tendon Deltoid Insertion Tendon tendo insertivus musculi deltoidei Upper Arm The deltoid muscle inserts via a thick convergent tendon onto the deltoid tuberosity of the lateral… Tendon Distal Triceps Tendon Detail tendo tricipitis brachii distalis (detail) Upper Arm The distal triceps tendon inserts onto the posterior olecranon via a complex footprint with central and… Tendon Lacertus Fibrosus (Bicipital Aponeurosis) aponeurosis musculi bicipitis brachii Upper Arm The lacertus fibrosus (bicipital aponeurosis) is a flat fibrous expansion from the distal biceps tendon that… Tendon Lateral Head of Triceps Origin Tendon tendo capitis lateralis musculi tricipitis brachii Upper Arm The lateral head of the triceps brachii arises from the posterior surface of the humerus above… Tendon Long Head of Biceps Proximal Tendon tendo proximalis capitis longi musculi bicipitis brachii Upper Arm The proximal long head of biceps tendon originates from the supraglenoid tubercle and superior glenoid labrum,… Tendon Medial Head of Triceps Tendon tendo capitis medialis musculi tricipitis brachii Upper Arm The medial head of triceps is the deepest and most distally placed head, originating from the… Tendon Short Head of Biceps Coracoid Tendon tendo capitis brevis musculi bicipitis brachii ad coracoidem Upper Arm The short head of biceps arises from the coracoid process apex via a conjoined tendon shared… Tendon Triceps Aponeurosis aponeurosis m. tricipitis brachii Upper Arm The triceps muscle belly transitions to a broad aponeurosis in the distal half of the posterior… Tendon Triceps Long Head Proximal Tendon tendo proximalis capitis longi musculi tricipitis brachii Upper Arm The long head of triceps has a proximal tendinous origin from the infraglenoid tubercle of the… Tendon Triceps Medial Head Lower Origin Tendon tendo originis inferioris capitis medialis m. tricipitis Upper Arm The medial head of triceps has a lower origin from the posterior humeral shaft below the… Tendon Triceps Tendon (Full) tendo musculi tricipitis brachii Upper Arm The triceps tendon is the thickest tendon in the posterior arm, inserting broadly on the posterior…