A 16-year-old girl arrives at the clinic complaining of left elbow discomfort that has been bothering her for several months. The pain worsens with activities, limiting her ability to exercise. She has tried over-the-counter ibuprofen and acetaminophen but has only gotten partial relief. Seasonal allergies are mentioned in the medical history, and current treatments include a fluticasone nasal spray. A further examination reveals that the patient's condition is the result of a tendon damage. A long-acting glucocorticoid injection is given to the most tender area, as seen in the figure below.. Which of the following actions is most likely performed by the affected muscle?

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A 16-year-old girl arrives at the clinic complaining of left elbow discomfort that has been bothering her for several months. The pain worsens with activities, limiting her ability to exercise. She has tried over-the-counter ibuprofen and acetaminophen but has only gotten partial relief. Seasonal allergies are mentioned in the medical history, and current treatments include a fluticasone nasal spray. A further examination reveals that the patient's condition is the result of a tendon damage. A long-acting glucocorticoid injection is given to the most tender area, as seen in the figure below..  Which of the following actions is most likely performed by the affected muscle?

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Eductional Objective: Tennis elbow is caused by overuse of wrist extensor muscles (e.g., extensor carpi radialis, extensor digitorum), which results in angiofibroblastic tendinosis at their attachment to the lateral epicondyle.

A 16-Year-Old Girl Arrives at the Clinic Complaining of Left