extensor indicis

noun

extensor in·​di·​cis -ˈin-də-səs How to pronounce extensor indicis (audio) -də-kəs How to pronounce extensor indicis (audio)
: a thin muscle that arises from the ulna in the more distal part of the forearm and extends the index finger

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“Extensor indicis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/extensor%20indicis. Accessed 26 Feb. 2025.

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