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extensor digitorum longus

extensor digitorum longus muscle

A penniform muscle of the lateral front part of the hindlimb responsible for extension of the digits and dorsiflexion of the ankle.

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Type Muscle
Latin Name extensor digitorum longus muscle
FMA ID 22534

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the extensor digitorum longus?

A penniform muscle of the lateral front part of the hindlimb responsible for extension of the digits and dorsiflexion of the ankle.

What is the Latin name for the extensor digitorum longus?

The Latin name for the extensor digitorum longus is extensor digitorum longus muscle.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:22534 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001386 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — extensor digitorum longus Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.