extensor carpi ulnaris

Definition

muscle of the upper limb

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Relations

Origin

lateral epicondyle of the humerus, posterior border of diaphysis of ulna

Insertion

fifth metacarpal bone

Action

extension of the wrist joint, adduction at the wrist joint

Innervation

nerve to extensor carpi ulnaris

Sub-structures

• left extensor carpi ulnaris
• right extensor carpi ulnaris

Neighbouring structures

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

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Identifiers

TA2

2507

TA98

A04.6.02.045

FMA

38506

UBERON

0001526

Wikidata

Q527634