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Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus

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Description

Extensor carpi radialis longus anatomy[1]
Extension of the hand. (a) Extensor carpi radialis longus, (b) Extensor carpi radialis brevis, (c) Extensor carpi ulnaris, (d) Extensor digitorum comunis.[2]

Origin

  • Lateral supracondylar ridge of distal humerus and lateral intermusucular septum

Insertion

Actions

  • Weak flexion of elbow, extension and abduction of wrist

Vascular Supply

Nerve

Clinical Significance

See Also

  1. ↑ Image courtesy of kenhub.com
  2. ↑ Bermeo Varon, Leonardo A., et al. "Acquisition protocol and comparison of myoelectric signals of the muscles innervated by the ulnar, radial and medial nerves for a hand orthoses." International Conference on Applied Technologies. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2019.
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Tyler Schmitz on 20 July 2019 21:36:42
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30 October 2024 00:36:48
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