EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS LONGUS :
EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS LONGUS :
EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS LONGUS
The extensor carpi radialis longus is one of the main muscles that
control movements at the wrist level. This muscle is quite long, starting on
the lateral side of the humerus, and attaching to the base of the
second metacarpal bone.
ORIGIN : lateral supracondylar ridge
INSERTION : second metacarpal bone
EXTENSOR CARPI RADIALIS LONGUS
NERVE SUPPLY : radial nerve
ACTION/EXERCISE : extension and abduction of the wrist joint
