Musculus extensor carpi radialis brevis

Image of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis muscle.

Beginning:

• epicondylus lateralis humeri;
• ligamentum collaterale radiale;
• ligamentum anulare radii.

Tendon: base of 3rd metacarpus.

Innervation: nervus radialis (ramus profundus).

Function: extension and radial duction of the wrist.

References

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