extensor carpi radialis brevis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A muscle in the human forearm that acts to extend and abduct the radiocarpal joint.

Word forms

extensor carpi radialis brevis

Etymology

Latin. Cognate with French muscle court extenseur radial du carpe.

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