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Is the Triceps a muscle

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Anonymous

11y ago
Updated: 8/21/2019

The triceps is the muscle at the back of your upper arm. It works to straighten your arm at the elbow.
Yes, the tricep is located on the back of your arm in between your elbow and shoulder, closer to your shoulder though.

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