Posterior Superficial Muscles

• Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus - Description, Location & Action

  parallels brachioradialis on lateral forearm + may blend w it

  extend hand in conjuction w extensor carpi ulnaris

  abducts hand in conjucntion w flexor carpi radialis

  
• Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis - Description, Location & Action

  shorter than capi radialis longus + lies deep to it

  extends + abducts hand

  acts synergistically w extensor carpi radialis longus to steady wrist during finger flexion