Triceps tendon repair aims to reattach the damaged tendon to an area of your elbow called the olecranon. The olecranon is part of your ulna, one of the long bones of your forearm.

The tricep tendons are fibrous but flexible tissue that starts in the middle of the triceps and attaches to the elbow bones. They can become inflamed and painful when you overwork them and don’t ...

The muscle is primarily responsible for extending, or straightening the elbow. The long head of the triceps also plays a small role in extension and adduction of the shoulder joint.

What is the triceps muscle? The triceps muscle is the one at the back of the upper arm - as shown opposite. It inserts into the back of the elbow. If you fall onto your hands you can rupture this ...

The three heads of the triceps muscles all come together to help extend the elbow, so it's a really effective move, says Bonney. Plus, strengthening the tendon will help you with functional ...

Suggested Questions Triceps Extension Muscles Worked Biceps brachii: This muscle, also known as the biceps, is located at the front part of the upper arm between the shoulder and elbow.

Step 3: Press and Reset Push yourself back up once you've lowered your body by straightening your arms. Focus on engaging your triceps as you press. Be mindful to avoid locking out your elbows at ...

An elbow injury after working out may mean you’ve torn your triceps tendon, a common injury for power lifters, football players and wrestlers. Surgery may be necessary to repair the tear.

LOS ANGELES -- Chicago Cubs ace Kerry Wood is expected to miss his next scheduled start because of a sore arm, but tests Wednesday found no tears in the All-Star's triceps. Wood left Tuesday night ...