Extensor carpi radialis longus muscle
System
Muscular
SNOMED CT
244990000
Extensor carpi radialis longus muscle
Definition
Extensor carpi radialis longus is one of the five main muscles that control movements at the wrist. This muscle is quite long, starting on the lateral side of the humerus, and attaching to the base of the second metacarpal bone (metacarpal of the index finger). [WP,unvetted].
Also known as extensor carpi radialis longus — per UBERON
The Extensor carpi radialis longus muscle is a part of the Muscular.