extensor pollicis longus

Definition

muscle of the upper limb

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Relations

Origin

posterior surface of ulna, interosseous membrane of forearm

Insertion

distal phalanx of thumb

Action

extension of the wrist joint, extension of the thumb

Innervation

nerve to extensor pollicis longus

Sub-structures

• left extensor pollicis longus
• right extensor pollicis longus

Neighbouring structures

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

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Identifiers

TA2

2516

TA98

A04.6.02.051

FMA

38521

UBERON

0003234

Wikidata

Q574632