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<anatomy, muscle> Origin, lateral epicondyle of humerus (humeral head) and oblique line and posterior border of ulna (ulnar head); insertion, base of fifth metacarpal bone; action, extends and abducts wrist ulnarward; nerve supply, radial (posterior interosseous).
Synonyms: musculus extensor carpi ulnaris, ulnar extensor muscle of wrist.
(05 Mar 2000)
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