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== Description == | == Description == | ||
The extensor digitorum longus is 1 of 4 muscles in the anterior compartment of the lower leg. The other muscles in the anterior compartment include: [[Tibialis Anterior|tibialis anterior]], [[Extensor Hallucis Longus|extensor hallucis longus]], and [[Peroneus Tertius|peroneus (fibularis) tertius]]. | The extensor digitorum longus (EDL) is 1 of 4 muscles in the anterior compartment of the lower leg. The other muscles in the anterior compartment include: [[Tibialis Anterior|tibialis anterior]], [[Extensor Hallucis Longus|extensor hallucis longus]], and [[Peroneus Tertius|peroneus (fibularis) tertius]]. EDL is the most lateral muscle in the anterior compartment<ref name=":1">Moore KL, Dalley AF, Agur A. Clinically oriented anatomy. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins; 2013.</ref>. | ||
== Anatomy == | == Anatomy == | ||
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== Origin == | == Origin == | ||
[[File:Extensor digitorum longus1.png|thumb|404x404px]] | [[File:Extensor digitorum longus1.png|thumb|404x404px]] | ||
Most of | Most of EDL arises from the anterior surface of the [[fibula]], the upper part of anterior surface of the interosseus membrane, and the [[Tibia|lateral tibial condyle]].<ref name=":0">Keith L. , Anne M. R . Clinically Oriented Anatomy . philidephia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.Feb 13, 2013</ref> | ||
== Insertion == | == Insertion == | ||
The | The tendon of EDL passes under the superior and inferior extensor retinaculum at the anterior surface of the ankle joint before reaching it's distal insertion<ref name=":1" />. | ||
It divides into four slips that insert into the proximal and | It divides into four slips that insert into the proximal and distal [[Ankle and Foot|phalanges]] of the lateral four digits of the foot - digits 2-5. <ref name=":0" /><ref>Anatomy next. Extensor digitorium longus. Available from:https://www.anatomynext.com/extensor-digitorum-longus/ (24july 2019)</ref> | ||
== Nerve == | == Nerve == | ||
The muscle is innervated by the deep peroneal nerve, a branch of the [[Common Peroneal Nerve|common peroneal nerve]] | The muscle is innervated by the deep peroneal nerve, a branch of the [[Common Peroneal Nerve|common peroneal nerve]]('''L4''', L5)<ref name=":0" />. | ||
=== Artery === | === Artery === | ||
Anterior tibial artery<ref name=":1" /> | |||
== Function == | == Function == | ||
Extends lateral four digits and dorsiflexes the ankle | Extends lateral four digits and dorsiflexes the ankle<ref name=":1" />. | ||
{{#ev:youtube|4WZbUAH5rH8|300}}<ref>Kenhub - Learn Human Anatomy. Functions of the extensor digitorum longus muscle (preview) - 3D Anatomy - Kenhub. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WZbUAH5rH8&t=200s [last accessed 26/3/2022]</ref> | {{#ev:youtube|4WZbUAH5rH8|300}}<ref>Kenhub - Learn Human Anatomy. Functions of the extensor digitorum longus muscle (preview) - 3D Anatomy - Kenhub. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WZbUAH5rH8&t=200s [last accessed 26/3/2022]</ref> | ||
== Clinical relevance == | == Clinical relevance == | ||
Extensor digitorum longus tends to be overactive and tight to compensate for an inhibited tibialis anterior. Stretching and myofascial release of the muscle together with activation tibialis anterior is indicated to regain muscle balance and improve functional ankle dorsiflexion. | |||
== Assessment == | == Assessment == | ||
To assess the EDL, toes 2-5 are dorsiflexed against resistance<ref name=":1" />. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 17:40, 27 March 2022
Description[edit | edit source]
The extensor digitorum longus (EDL) is 1 of 4 muscles in the anterior compartment of the lower leg. The other muscles in the anterior compartment include: tibialis anterior, extensor hallucis longus, and peroneus (fibularis) tertius. EDL is the most lateral muscle in the anterior compartment[1].
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
Origin[edit | edit source]
Most of EDL arises from the anterior surface of the fibula, the upper part of anterior surface of the interosseus membrane, and the lateral tibial condyle.[3]
Insertion[edit | edit source]
The tendon of EDL passes under the superior and inferior extensor retinaculum at the anterior surface of the ankle joint before reaching it's distal insertion[1].
It divides into four slips that insert into the proximal and distal phalanges of the lateral four digits of the foot - digits 2-5. [3][4]
Nerve[edit | edit source]
The muscle is innervated by the deep peroneal nerve, a branch of the common peroneal nerve(L4, L5)[3].
Artery[edit | edit source]
Anterior tibial artery[1]
Function[edit | edit source]
Extends lateral four digits and dorsiflexes the ankle[1].
Clinical relevance[edit | edit source]
Extensor digitorum longus tends to be overactive and tight to compensate for an inhibited tibialis anterior. Stretching and myofascial release of the muscle together with activation tibialis anterior is indicated to regain muscle balance and improve functional ankle dorsiflexion.
Assessment[edit | edit source]
To assess the EDL, toes 2-5 are dorsiflexed against resistance[1].
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Moore KL, Dalley AF, Agur A. Clinically oriented anatomy. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins; 2013.
- ↑ Kenhub - Learn Human Anatomy. Extensor Digitorum Longus Muscle - Origins & Function - Human Anatomy - Kenhub. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j8nziP2SPU&t=151s [last accessed 26/3/2022]
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Keith L. , Anne M. R . Clinically Oriented Anatomy . philidephia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.Feb 13, 2013
- ↑ Anatomy next. Extensor digitorium longus. Available from:https://www.anatomynext.com/extensor-digitorum-longus/ (24july 2019)
- ↑ Kenhub - Learn Human Anatomy. Functions of the extensor digitorum longus muscle (preview) - 3D Anatomy - Kenhub. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WZbUAH5rH8&t=200s [last accessed 26/3/2022]
