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DIGITORUM definition: 1. a Latin word meaning "of the fingers or toes", used in the medical names and descriptions of…. Learn more.
3 lis 2023 · Extensor digitorum is a superficial muscle of the posterior compartment of the forearm. Like the majority of the muscles in this compartment, it originates via common extensor tendon that arises from the lateral epicondyle of humerus.
The extensor digitorum muscle (also known as extensor digitorum communis) [2] is a muscle of the posterior forearm present in humans and other animals. It extends the medial four digits of the hand. Extensor digitorum is innervated by the posterior interosseous nerve, which is a branch of the radial nerve. [3]
5 paź 2022 · The extensor digitorum is a muscle within the superficial compartment of the posterior forearm. The tendons of the extensor digitorum pass through the 4th extensor compartment at the wrist. Attachments: Originates from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.
5 maj 2023 · What is the extensor digitorum communis muscle, where is it located. Learn its anatomy, tendon attachments, nerve, blood supply, & functions in the forearm & hand.
Action: Extension of hand andfingers. Antagonist: Flexor digitorum superficialis muscle, Flexor digitorum profundus muscle. The Extensor digitorum arises from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, by the common tendon; from the intermuscular septa between it and the adjacent muscles, and from the antibrachial fascia.
