The extensor carpi radialis brevis is a muscle within the superficial compartment of the posterior forearm. Its lateral position within the forearm produces abduction as well as extension at the wrist.
The tendon of the extensor carpi radialis brevis passes through the 2nd extensor compartment at the wrist.
- Attachments: Originates from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and attaches to the base of the third metacarpal.
- Actions: Extension and abduction at the wrist
- Innervation: Radial nerve.
- Blood supply: Radial artery
