Extensor Forearm Action

Question 1

Extensor carpi radialis longus

Answer 1

extends and radial deviates the wrist

Question 2

extensor carpi radialis brevis

Answer 2

extends and radial deviates the wrist

Question 3

extensor digitorum

Answer 3

extends these digits at MCP and IP joints

Question 4

extensor digiti minimi

Answer 4

extends the pinky at MCP and IP joints

Question 5

extensor carpi ulnaris

Answer 5

extends and ulnar deviates wrist

Question 6

supinator

Answer 6

supinates the forearm

Question 7

abductor pollicis longus

Answer 7

abducts thumb and aids in extension

Question 8

extensor pollicis brevis

Answer 8

extends thumb

Question 9

extensor pollicis longus

Answer 9

extends thumb

Question 10

extensor indicis

Answer 10

extends pointer finger and aids in wrist extension