Espiral Atlas
MuscleUpper limb

Extensor carpi radialis brevis

musculus extensor carpi radialis brevis

Extends and abducts the hand at the wrist.

Upper limb – 3D human anatomy atlas

In the full entry

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  • Origin
  • Insertion
  • Innervation
  • Clinical
  • Blood supply

Related clinical cases

  • Lateral epicondylitis ("tennis elbow")
  • Synovial cyst of the wrist (ganglion)
  • Injury to the radial nerve in the arm and loss of hand dexterity

Other structures in this region

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