Extensors (Wrist muscles) Flashcards by Crystal Wood | Brainscape

Q

Extensor carpi radialis longus

-superficial

A

ACTION: extension, abduction of the wrist

INNERVATION: radial nerve

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Extensor carpi radialis brevis

-superficial

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ACTION: extension, abduction of the wrist

INNERVATION: radial nerve

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Extensor digitorum

-superficial

A

ACTION: wrist extension, extension of digits 2-5

INNERVATION: deep radial nerve

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Extensor digiti minimi (digit 5)

-superficial

A

ACTION: wrist extension, extension of digit 5

INNERVATION: deep radial nerve

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Extensor carpi ulnaris

-superficial

A

ACTION: extension, adduction of the wrist

INNERVATION: deep radial nerve

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Abductor pollicis longus (APL) -deep

A

ACTION: abduction of wrist and thumb

INNERVATION: deep radial nerve

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Extensor pollicis longus (EPL)- deep

A

ACTION: Abduction of wrist, extension of thumb

INNERVATION: deep radial nerve

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Extensor pollicis brevis (EPB)-deep

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ACTION: Abduction of wrist, extension of thumb

INNERVATION: deep radial nerve

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Extensor indicis (EI)-deep

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ACTION: extension of wrist and digit 2

INNERVATION:deep radial nerve

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