Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU)

Authors
Affiliations

Nate Yomogida, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.S. in Kinesiology

Chloë Kerstein, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.A. in Neuroscience

Figure 1: Left Humerus (Anterior view)
Figure 2: Muscles that move the Forearm

Mucous sheaths of the dorsal hand1

Mucous sheaths of the dorsal hand

Transverse section of distal forearm1

Transverse section of distal forearm

Transverse cut of the Hand1

Transverse cut of the Hand
Reading list
  • Wrist Extensor and Brachioradialis Muscles
  • MMT

Origin

  • Lateral epicondyle of humerus (Common head of ED, EDM, ECU)
  • Dorsal surface of ulnar head

Insertion

Base of 5th MT

Innervation

Posterior Interosseous N. (C7, C8)

Action

Wrist: Extension, Ulnar deviation

Notes

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Neumann DA, Kelly ER, Kiefer CL, Martens K, Grosz CM. Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundations for Rehabilitation. 3rd ed. Elsevier; 2017.
5.
Weinstock D. NeuroKinetic Therapy: An Innovative Approach to Manual Muscle Testing. North Atlantic Books; 2010.
6.
Gilroy AM, MacPherson BR, Wikenheiser JC, Voll MM, Wesker K, Schünke M, eds. Atlas of Anatomy. 4th ed. Thieme; 2020.

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