See Also: long abductor muscle of thumb(medicine)
short abductor muscle of thumb(medicine)
long flexor muscle of thumb(medicine)
long extensor muscle of thumb(medicine)
Abductor muscle(health)
abductor muscle(medicine)
abductor muscle of little toe(medicine)
abductor muscle of great toe(medicine)
abductor muscle of little finger(medicine)
abductor digiti minimi muscle of hand(medicine)

long abductor muscle of thumb (medicine)


long abductor muscle of thumb -->
abductor pollicis longus
<anatomy> Origin, interosseous membrane and posterior surfaces of radius and ulna; insertion, lateral side of base of first metacarpal bone; action, abducts and assists in extending thumb; nerve supply, radial.

Synonym: musculus abductor pollicis longus, long abductor muscle of thumb, musculus extensor ossis metacarpi pollicis.