Extensor Digitorum Communis
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Description[edit | edit source]
The extensor digitorum communis is a superficial extensor muscle located in the posterior compartment of the forearm.
Origin[edit | edit source]
Lateral epicondyle of the humerus at the common extensor tendon.
Insertion[edit | edit source]
Nerve[edit | edit source]
Posterior Interosseous nerve
Artery[edit | edit source]
The extensor digitorum communis is supplied by the posterior interosseous artery and the radial recurrent artery
Function[edit | edit source]
The extensor digitorum communis acts to extend the medial four fingers with the extensor indicis, and extensor digiti minimi. Primarily, it extends medial four digits at the metacarpophalangeal jpoints and secondarily at the interphalangeal joints.
Clinical relevance[edit | edit source]
Assessment[edit | edit source]
Treatment[edit | edit source]
Resources[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Extensor Digitorum Communis - Everything You Need To Know - Dr. Nabil Ebraheim. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aylgUWAuYBk[last accessed 02/10/2020]
