Preferred Label : Wrist Joint Extensor Muscles;
NCIt definition : A group of muscles located in the posterior compartment of the forearm that allow
dorsiflexion of the wrist, as well as other movements of the wrist and fingers. The
wrist extensors, including the extensor carpi radialis longus, extensor carpi radialis
brevis, extensor digitorum, extensor digiti minimi, extensor carpi ulnaris, extensor
indicis, extensor pollicis longus, extensor pollicis brevis, and abductor pollicis
longus muscles, originate on the posterior ulna and radius, and the distal humerus,
and insert into the backs of the carpals, metacarpals and phalanges.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: A group of muscles in the upper extremity, the extensor carpi radialis longus,
extensor carpi radialis brevis, extensor digitorum, extensor digiti minimi, extensor
carpi ulnaris, extensor indicis, extensor pollicis longus, extensor pollicis brevis,
and abductor pollicis longus muscles; primary function is extension and abduction
of the wrist and extension of the fingers.;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL979116;
Origin ID : C166003;
UMLS CUI : C5237617;
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