Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus Muscle
Origin: Proximally to the lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus
Insertion: Distally, to the back base of the second metacarpal bone
Actions: Extension of the wrist
Innervation: Radial nerve (C5, C6)
Blood Supply: Radial recurrent artery from the radial artery
Primary Actions of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
1. Extension of the wrist
Agonists:
- Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
- Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
Antagonists:
- Flexor Carpi Radialis
- Palmaris Longus
- Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
2. Radial Deviation of the wrist
Agonists:
- Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
- Flexor Carpi Radialis
Antagonists:
- Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
- Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
Extensor pollicis brevis and abductor pollicis longus assist with radial deviation of the wrist
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For pain and symptom information see: Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus Pain
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