Extensor carpi radialis brevis

Muscles · Latin: Extensor radialis brevis carpi

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In human anatomy, extensor carpi radialis brevis is a muscle in the forearm that acts to extend and abduct the wrist.

It is shorter and thicker than its namesake extensor carpi radialis longus which can be found above the proximal end of the extensor carpi radialis brevis.

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