Extensor carpi radialis longus muscle
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The extensor carpi radialis longus is one of the five main muscles that control movements at the wrist.[1] This muscle is quite long, starting on the lateral side of the humerus, and attaching to the base of the second metacarpal bone (metacarpal of the index finger).
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Extensor carpi radialis longus | |
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Details | |
Origin | Lateral supracondylar ridge |
Insertion | 2nd metacarpal |
Artery | Radial artery |
Nerve | Radial nerve |
Actions | Extensor at the wrist joint, abducts the hand at the wrist |
Antagonist | Flexor carpi ulnaris muscle |
Identifiers | |
Latin | musculus extensor carpi radialis longus |
TA98 | A04.6.02.040 |
TA2 | 2497 |
FMA | 38494 |
Anatomical terms of muscle |
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