| The Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis are
a pair of muscles located in each of the lower-arms of the human body.
To test your knowledge: look at the image opposite and
decide which muscle(s) you think are the extensor carpi radialis
brevis, then click
on the image to check
if
you were correct - and for the labels of all the other muscles illustrated.
Further information about the extensor carpi radialis brevis is
summarised below:
Point(s) of Origin: |
Lateral epicondyle of humerus. |
Point(s) of Insertion: |
Base of 3rd metacarpal. |
Action(s): |
Extends and abducts the wrist; (Slight) flexion of the elbow. |
This may be particularly interesting study/revision material for students
following courses in Massage, Reflexology and
similar courses because these generally require a good basic
knowledge of the muscular structures
of the arms, legs, hands and feet. |
