Extensor carpi radialis longus muscle

The extensor carpi radialis longus (Latin for " long -side spokes Hand Tractor" or " long hand extensor radial ") is an on the spoke (radius) situated skeletal muscle of the forearm. He is hidden in man from musculus brachioradialis. The tendon pulls, together with the tendon of the extensor carpi radialis brevis tendon sheaths through the second compartment of the extensor retinaculum.

When the pets he is the most powerful forearm muscle and forms the craniolateral contour of the forearm. Since the extensor carpi radialis brevis does not occur in domestic animals, the muscle is simply referred to as extensor carpi radialis.

Function

The extensor carpi radialis longus extends the hand at the wrist and is responsible for her abduction ( bending of the hand toward the thumb). Participation he is still on the diffraction of the forearm at the elbow.

• Skeletal muscle of the upper limb