The triceps are located in which area?

The triceps are located in which area?

• A. Front of the arm
• B. Back of the arm
• C. Side of the neck
• D. Back of the shoulder

Answer: (B)

The triceps are located on the back of the upper arm, in the posterior area. They primarily straighten the elbow, working against the biceps on the front of the arm. With three heads attaching near the shoulder and elbow, the triceps sit behind the arm rather than at the front, side of the neck, or back of the shoulder.

The triceps are located on the back of the upper arm, in the posterior area. They primarily straighten the elbow, working against the biceps on the front of the arm. With three heads attaching near the shoulder and elbow, the triceps sit behind the arm rather than at the front, side of the neck, or back of the shoulder.