Medical Definition of Extensor digitorum longus
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Origin, lateral condyle of tibia, upper two-thirds of anterior margin of fibula; insertion, by four tendons to the dorsal surfaces of the bases of the proximal, middle, and distal phalanges of the second to fifth toes; action, extends the four lateral toes; nerve supply, deep branch of peroneal.
Synonym: musculus extensor digitorum longus, long extensor muscle of toes, musculus extensor longus digitorum.
(05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Extensor Digitorum Longus
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