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The following 3 entries include the term carpi radialis.
extensor carpi radialis brevis
noun: a short muscle on the radial side of the back of the forearm that extends and may abduct the hand
extensor carpi radialis longus
noun: a long muscle on the radial side of the back of the forearm that extends and abducts the hand
flexor carpi radialis
noun: a superficial muscle of the palmar side of the forearm that flexes the hand and assists in abducting it
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