M. extensor digitorum communis longus

It arises on the lateral epicondyle of the humerus by two heads: the lateral one arises by a thin tendon in common with the m.extensor carpi ulnaris with fibers proximally fused. The internal one arises by a short tendon in common with proximally fused fibers of the m. extensor carpi radialis. It divides distally in two heads: the external head inserts with a long and thin tendon on the metacarpal V, at the same point of insertion of the m. abductor brevis dorsalis digiti V; the internal one inserts by a thin tendon on the proximal region of the metacarpal IV, between the m. extensor brevis superficialis digiti IV and the m. extensor brevis medius digiti IV (Pristimantis bogotensis).

Type Tendon
Parent Structure pectoral complex muscle

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What is the M. extensor digitorum communis longus?
It arises on the lateral epicondyle of the humerus by two heads: the lateral one arises by a thin tendon in common with the m.extensor carpi ulnaris with fibers proximally fused. The internal one arises by a short tendon in common with proximally fused fibers of the m. extensor carpi radialis. It di

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