ACTION: extends the elbow
REFERRAL: posterior arm and elbow

COMMENTS:

The triceps muscle is not injured very often, but it can feel really good to work it. When working the attachment near the elbow, be aware of the ulnar nerve that goes between the medial epicondyle and the olecranon process.  The anconeus is small and thin. It can feel great on people who have weird elbow pain- but the ulnar nerve goes through the muscle, so watch for tingling sensations while you work- you don't want to stimulate the nerve too much.