Tim Taylor is a senior writer at Innerbody Research focusing on human anatomy and physiology. Tim earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and his Master's degree in Teaching from the University of Pittsburgh.
The extensor carpi radialis brevis is a companion of the extensor carpi radialis longus and extends toward the middle of it. This muscle runs from the humerus (upper arm bone) to the bones in the hand and functions to extend the wrist. It also assists in abducting the hand.
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