right extensor digitorum
In 3 atlases
Definition
muscle of the upper limb
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Relations
- Origin
- lateral epicondyle of the humerus
- Insertion
- middle phalanx of right index finger, middle phalanx of right middle finger, middle phalanx of right ring finger, middle phalanx of right little finger, distal phalanx of right index finger, distal phalanx of right middle finger, distal phalanx of right ring finger, distal phalanx of right little finger
- Action
- extension of the wrist joint, extension of the fingers
- Innervation
- nerve to extensor digitorum
The 3D model shows 8 origin and insertion areas of this muscle.
Neighbouring structures
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Identifiers
- FMA
- 38501
- Wikidata
- Q66527663
