Abductor Pollicis Longus


Summary

Location: In the forearm, on the thumb side, abducting the thumb.

Information

Group: Elbow and Radioulnar, Wrist and Hand
Side(s) of body: Back
Function/action: Thumb Abductor

Details

Joint: Carpometacarpal
Bone: Radius, Metacarpals, Carpals
Origin: Posterior surface of ulna and radius.
Insertion: Base of first metacarpal bone.

Exercises

Secondary muscle in: Cable Reverse Wrist Curl, Dumbbell Reverse Wrist Curl, Reverse Wrist Curl, Bag Reverse Wrist Curl