In human anatomy, the extensor pollicis longus muscle (EPL) is a skeletal muscle located dorsally on the forearm. It is much larger than the extensor pollicis brevis, the origin of which it partly …

Oct 30, 2023 · Extensor pollicis longus is a deep muscle of the posterior aspect of forearm extending over the distal aspect of interosseous membrane and distal radioulnar joint.

Extensor pollicis longus (EPL) is a long muscle located at the deep layer with extensor pollicis brevis, abductor pollicis longus, extensor indicis, and supinator muscle in the posterior …

Dec 21, 2022 · The EPL tendon is associated with pathologies ranging from stenosing tenosynovitis to spontaneous tendon rupture. These pathologies are often seen in association …

The long extensor tendon to the thumb is called the Extensor Pollicis Longus (EPL). This tendon straightens the end joint of the thumb and also helps pull the thumb in towards the index …

May 8, 2023 · Extensor pollicis longus (EPL) muscle is a muscle of the deep compartment in the posterior compartment of the forearm. It passes through the 3rd extensor compartment of the …

May 6, 2024 · With its tendon crossing the distal radioulnar joint (wrist), the extensor pollicis longus help extend and abduct the wrist along with the other thumb extensors. It also assists …

There are two tendons that extend the thumb: extensor pollicis longus (EPL) and the extensor pollicis brevis (EPB). Why have they been repaired and why is it important to protect these …

Extensor pollicis longus (EPL) tendon rupture at the level of Lister’s tubercle. The extensor pollicis longus (EPL) tendon resides within the 3 rd dorsal extensor compartment of the wrist, inserts …

Nov 4, 2024 · Patient information leaflet explaining what an Extensor Pollicis Longus (EPL) Tendon is, how it is repaired and what to do after surgery.