Which are the attachments of the extensor carpi ulnaris?
A)medial epicondyle of the humerus (via the common flexor tendon)and the ulna to the ulnar hand on the anterior side
B)lateral supracondylar ridge of the humerus to the radial hand on the posterior side
C)lateral epicondyle of the humerus (via the common extensor tendon)to the ulnar hand on the posterior side
D)medial epicondyle of the humerus (via the common extensor tendon)to the ulnar hand on the posterior side

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The extensor carpi ulnaris muscle originates from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus (via the common extensor tendon) and inserts into the base of the fifth metacarpal on the ulnar side of the hand, on the posterior side. This makes option C correct.

Which Are the Attachments of the Extensor Carpi Ulnaris