The extensor carpi radialis longus is a muscle in the forearm that helps control wrist movements. Learn more about this muscle, how it works, and how to improve its function.

Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO Arm muscle anatomy refers to the location and function of the muscles of the arms. These muscles attach to the ...

The decompression was performed by releasing the arcade of Frohse, the remaining superficial fibers of the supinator muscle, distal edge of supinator, extensor carpi radialis brevis, and ligation ...

Tennis elbow is a repetitive stress syndrome that arises from overuse of the forearm extensor muscles. Also called lateral epicondylitis, this often occurs because of repetitive activity that ...

It is therefore an important motor nerve supplying muscles including the triceps, brachioradialis, extensor carpi radialis, supinator, extensor carpi ulnaris and extensor digitorum. The radial nerve ...

Extension of the wrist, meanwhile, hits up the extensor carpi radialis. In order to recruit this muscle in the same curl, all you have to do is lift your wrists up at the top end of the movement.

Background Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylopathy (LE) is experienced as the lateral elbow has a reported prevalence of 1.3%, with symptoms lasting up to 18 months. LE is most commonly attributed to ...