Musculus extensor carpi ulnaris

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Beginning:

  • Posterior surface of the forearm. Superficial muscles. Extensor carpi ulnaris muscle is labeled in purple.
    caput humerale - epicondylus lateralis humeri
  • caput ulnare - dorsal surface of the ulna

Tendon: base of the 5th metacarpal.

Innervation: nervus radialis (ramus profundus).

Function:

  • Extension of the wrist;
  • ulnar duction of the wrist together with m. flexor carpi ulnaris.

References[edit | edit source]

  • ČIHÁK, Radomír. Anatomie 1. 2. vydání. Praha : Grada, 2001. 497 s. ISBN 80-7169-970-5.