extensor carpi radialis brevis

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English

Etymology

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

Noun

extensor carpi radialis brevis

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

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