extensor carpi radialis brevis

Definition

muscle of the upper limb

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Relations

Origin

lateral epicondyle of the humerus, radial collateral ligament

Insertion

third metacarpal bone

Action

extension of the wrist joint, abduction at the wrist joint

Innervation

nerve to extensor carpi radialis brevis

Sub-structures

• left extensor carpi radialis brevis
• right extensor carpi radialis brevis

Neighbouring structures

• brachioradialis
• extensor carpi radialis longus
• extensor carpi ulnaris
• extensor digiti minimi
• extensor digitorum

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Identifiers

TA2

2499

TA98

A04.6.02.041

FMA

38497

UBERON

0001525

Wikidata

Q847458