page_title: Extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle
hierarchical_section_title: Extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle
caption_attribution_description: Image of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis muscle
context_page_description: In human anatomy, extensor carpi radialis brevis is a muscle in the forearm that acts to extend and abduct the wrist. It is shorter and thicker than its namesake extensor carpi radialis longus which can be found above the proximal end of the extensor carpi radialis brevis.
context_section_description: In human anatomy, extensor carpi radialis brevis is a muscle in the forearm that acts to extend and abduct the wrist.  It is shorter and thicker than its namesake extensor carpi radialis longus which can be found above the proximal end of the extensor carpi radialis brevis.
caption: Posterior surface of the left forearm. Superficial muscles. The partially obscured extensor carpi radialis brevis is shown in blue.
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