ABDUCTOR POLLICIS LONGUS

ORIGIN
Upper posterior surface of ulna and middle third of posterior surface of radius and interosseous membrane between
INSERTION
Over tendons of radial extensors and brachioradialis to base of 1st metacarpal and trapezium
ACTION
Abducts and extends thumb at carpometacarpal joint
NERVE
Posterior interosseous nerve (C6, 7)