Extensor Indicis


Summary

Location: On the back of the hand, extending the index finger.

Information

Group: Wrist and Hand
Side(s) of body: Back
Function/action: Index Finger Extensor

Details

Joint: Metacarpophalangeal
Bone: Ulna, Carpals, Phalanges
Origin: Posterior surface of ulna and interosseous membrane.
Insertion: Extensor expansion of index finger’s distal phalanx.

Exercises

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