Muscle Atlas
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
Origin: Lateral supracondyle ridge of humerus
Insertion: Base of 2nd metacarpal
Action: Extend and abduct hand at wrist joint
Innervation: Radial nerve (C6 and C7)
Arterial Supply: Radial artery
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Insertion: Base of 2nd metacarpal
Action: Extend and abduct hand at wrist joint
Innervation: Radial nerve (C6 and C7)
Arterial Supply: Radial artery
The medical illustrations contained in this online atlas are copyrighted © 1997 by the University of Washington. They may not be utilized, reproduced, stored, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the University of Washington.
Receiving a license to use these images is generally quite easy, particularly for academic and scholarly purposes. For more information see the Musculoskeletal Atlas Express Licensing Page.