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Extensor carpi ulnaris

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Anatomy pictures

 

Extensor carpi ulnaris - posterior view
Extensor carpi ulnaris - anterior view
Extensor carpi ulnaris - medial view

Referred pain pattern

Extensor carpi ulnaris - pain pattern

Symptoms

  • Weakness in grip

Muscle attachment zones

Origin zone of extensor tendons (extensor carpi radialis brevis, extensor digitorum, extensor carpi ulnaris and extensor digiti minimi share a common tendinous origin)

Videos

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Detailed version

Myofascial lines

Superficial dorsal arm line

Anatomy

Position

  • Superficial

Origin

  • Lateral epicondyle humerus
  • Posterior aspect of ulna

Insertion

  • Basis of 5.metacarpal, posterior side

Main function

Wrist

  • Extension
  • Ulnar deviation

Secondary function

Elbow

  • Extension

Nerve innervation

  • Segmental
    • C7-C8
  • Peripheral
    • Nervus radialis

Arterial supply

  • Posterior interosseus artery