Medical Definition of Extensor carpi radialis longus
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Origin, lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus; insertion, back of base of second metacarpal bone; action, extends and deviates wrist radialward; nerve supply, radial.
Synonym: musculus extensor carpi radialis longus, long radial extensor muscle of wrist.
(05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
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