extensor digitorum

Definition

muscle of the upper limb

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Relations

Origin

lateral epicondyle of the humerus

Insertion

middle phalanx of index finger, middle phalanx of middle finger, middle phalanx of ring finger, middle phalanx of little finger, distal phalanx of index finger, distal phalanx of middle finger, distal phalanx of ring finger, distal phalanx of little finger

Action

extension of the wrist joint, extension of the fingers

Innervation

nerve to extensor digitorum

Sub-structures

• left extensor digitorum
• right extensor digitorum

Neighbouring structures

• brachioradialis
• extensor carpi radialis brevis
• extensor carpi radialis longus
• extensor carpi ulnaris
• extensor digiti minimi

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Wikipedia (English)

Identifiers

TA2

2500

TA98

A04.6.02.042

FMA

38500

UBERON

0007612

Wikidata

Q901101