Functional Anatomy

Extensor Pollicis Longus

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Pectoral Girdle Extension Test (Wright Test)

Functional Anatomy

Testing Tape Specification KT Method

Confirmation Testing

Origin

Middle third of posterior ulna distal to the
origin of the abductor pollicis longus,
interoseous membrane

Insertion

Dorsal surface of the base of distal
phalanx of thumb

Actions

Extends the interphalangeal joint of the
thumb, assists in extension of the
metacarpal and carpometacarpal joints of
the thumb, assists in wrist abduction
(radiaal deviation) and extension

Nerve

Radial nerve

0044-MF-WR Extensor Pollicis Longus

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Functional Anatomy

2007-12-16

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