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Forearm Muscles – Extensors

Editor · Aug 12, 2017 ·

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deep extensors

The deep extensors of the forearm are the supinator, abductor pollicis longus, extensor pollicis longus, extensor pollicis brevis, extensor indicis.

The extrinsic hand muscles originate in the forearm and insert on structures within the hand. These muscles control movements of the wrist, hand, fingers and thumb.

The supinator rotates, or supinates, the forearm and hand.

See Also:

  • Forearm Muscles - ExtensorsForearm Muscles - Extensors
  • Forearm Muscles - FlexorsForearm Muscles - Flexors
  • Forearm Muscles - FlexorsForearm Muscles - Flexors

Arm & Hand, Musculoskeletal forearm muscles

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