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    Which muscle is the weak extensor of the elbow?

    Question #118095. Asked by speeddemon_1. (Oct 11 10 11:22 PM)


    lout62001

    		The anconeus muscle is considered the weak extensor of the elbow. It is susceptible to strains and tendonitis when hyperextension of the elbow occurs. Injury in this area is
    commonly referred to as tennis elbow.
    http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-anconeus.htm

    Oct 12 10, 10:16 AM

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