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Anconeus
Meaning: Small triangular muscle from the lateral epicondyle to the olecranon that assists elbow extension.
In practice: It is one of several muscles arising from the lateral epicondyle palpated when assessing tennis elbow.
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Which word means: A muscle or muscle group that rotates a joint, such as the rotator cuff of the shoulder.
Answer: Rotator
Which word means: A forearm muscle that flexes the elbow and is most effective in a neutral (thumbs-up) grip.
Answer: Brachioradialis
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