abductor pollicis longus

Definition

muscle of the upper limb

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Relations

Origin

posterior surface of radius, posterior surface of ulna, interosseous membrane of forearm

Insertion

first metacarpal bone

Action

abduction of the thumb

Innervation

nerve to abductor pollicis longus

Sub-structures

• left abductor pollicis longus
• right abductor pollicis longus

Neighbouring structures

• extensor indicis
• extensor pollicis brevis
• extensor pollicis longus
• supinator

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Identifiers

TA2

2517

TA98

A04.6.02.049

FMA

38515

UBERON

0001527

Wikidata

Q915948