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extensor pollicis longus muscle

extensor pollicis longis

The Extensor pollicis longus is much larger than the Extensor pollicis brevis muscle, the origin of which it partly covers.

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Type Muscle
Latin Name extensor pollicis longis
FMA ID 38521

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the extensor pollicis longus muscle?

The Extensor pollicis longus is much larger than the Extensor pollicis brevis muscle, the origin of which it partly covers.

What is the Latin name for the extensor pollicis longus muscle?

The Latin name for the extensor pollicis longus muscle is extensor pollicis longis.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:38521 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0003234 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — extensor pollicis longus muscle Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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