The tricep muscle attaches to the elbow via a strong tendon.
Here's a breakdown:
- Muscle Heads and Tendons: The triceps muscle has three heads, each with its own short tendon connecting it to the shoulder blade and arm bones.
- Merging into One Tendon: All three heads converge to form one thicker and longer tendon.
- Attachment Point: This single, larger tendon is what ultimately attaches the entire triceps muscle to the elbow. According to research "All three heads merge together and form one thicker and longer tendon that attaches the entire muscle to the elbow."
In summary, while the triceps muscle originates with multiple tendons, it uses one single, unified tendon to connect to the elbow, enabling elbow extension.
