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Abductor Pollicis Longus
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Contents
Origin
Insertion
- Base of Trapezium
Actions
- Extension and abduction of digit 1 (thumb) at the carpometacarpal joint
- Extension of wrist at radiocarpal joint
Vascular Supply
- Anterior Interosseous Artery
- Posterior Interosseous Artery
Nerve
- Posterior Interosseous Nerve (C7-C8) (branch of Radial Nerve)
Clinical Significance
See Also
- Physical Exam Hand
- Hand Pain (Main)
- Physical Exam Wrist
- Wrist Pain (Main)
- Physical Exam Forearm
- Forearm Pain (Main)
- Hand And Wrist Anatomy
References
Created by:
Chris Hauglid on 30 April 2020 08:40:12
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29 December 2021 06:45:22
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