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 longus muscle runs along the lateral side of the forearm, connecting the humerus (upper arm bone) to the hand. It functions to extend the wrist and assists in abducting the hand.
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