Extensor Pollicis Longus

Summary Information: Extensor Pollicis Longus

Extensor Pollicis Longus: The extensor pollicis longus is a muscle of the forearm. The extensor pollicis longus originates on the ulna and inserts on the thumb. The extensor pollicis longus extends the thumb and wrist. It is innervated by the posterior interosseous nerve.

Conditions that can afflict the extensor pollicis longus include De Quervain tenosynovitis, tendon rupture, overuse injuries, tears, strains, myopathy, atrophy, infectious myositis, neuromuscular diseases, lacerations and contusions.

Closely Related Organs: Extensor Pollicis Longus

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Extensor Pollicis Longus:

• Extensor pollicis longus tendon
• Ulna
• Phalanges
• Wrist joint
• Posterior interosseous nerve
• Skeletal muscle
• Bones
• Joints
• Tendons
• Musculoskeletal system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Extensor Pollicis Longus

The following conditions are related to the organ: Extensor Pollicis Longus:

• De Quervain tenosynovitis
• Extensor pollicis longus tendon rupture
• Overuse injuries
• Tears
• Strains
• Myopathy
• Atrophy
• Infectious myositis
• Neuromuscular diseases
• Lacerations
• Contusions

Other Names: Extensor Pollicis Longus

The following are other names for the organ: Extensor Pollicis Longus:

• Extensor pollicus longus

Sub Parts: Extensor Pollicis Longus

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Extensor Pollicis Longus:

• Muscle tissue
• Muscle fibers

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Extensor Pollicis Longus

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Extensor Pollicis Longus:

• Pain with thumb movement
• Inability to extend thumb
• Pain
• Weakness
• Tingling
• Decreased range of motion
• Fever
• Loss of muscle control
• Muscle spasms
• Bleeding
• Swelling
• Bruises
• Wasting of muscles

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Extensor Pollicis Longus: Related Topics

• Extensor

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