extensor carpi ulnaris muscle

ECU muscle

Extensor carpi ulnaris is a muscle located in the forearm that acts to extend and adduct the wrist. Being an extensor muscle, extensor carpi ulnaris is on the posterior side of the forearm. [WP].

Type Muscle
Latin Name ECU muscle
FMA ID 38506

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the extensor carpi ulnaris muscle?
Extensor carpi ulnaris is a muscle located in the forearm that acts to extend and adduct the wrist. Being an extensor muscle, extensor carpi ulnaris is on the posterior side of the forearm. [WP].
What is the Latin name for the extensor carpi ulnaris muscle?
The Latin name for the extensor carpi ulnaris muscle is ECU muscle.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.