Extensor Pollicis Longus


Summary

Location: In the forearm, running from the humerus to the thumb, extending the thumb.

Information

Group: Wrist and Hand
Subgroup: Extensor Pollicis
Side(s) of body: Back
Function/action: Thumb Extensor

Details

Joint: Carpometacarpal
Bone: Ulna, Carpals
Origin: Posterior surface of radius and interosseous membrane.
Insertion: Base of distal phalanx of thumb.

Exercises

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