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Extensor Pollicis Longus

      – See: Extensor Pollicis Longus Rupture: – Anatomy: – origin: posterior surface of the middle 1/3 of the ulna & interosseous  membrane; – insertion: posterior surface of the base of the distal phalanx of thumb; – action: extends the distal phalanx of the thumb; continued action, extends proximal phalanx and adducts the … Read more

Extensor Tendon Lacerations

      – See:      – Extensor Tendon Rupture      – Extensor Digitorum Communis      – Extensor Mechanism of Digits – Anatomy of EDC:       – note that EDC is less tolerant of shortening than FDS due to differential in                   tendon excursion (50 mm compared to 70 mm, respectively);       – references:                   – The terminal tendon … Read more

Extensor Digitorum Brevis

– Anatomy:     Origin: the forepart of the supralateral surface of the Calcaneus;lateral talocalcaneal ligament and cruciate crural ligament;     Insertion: braches into 3 tendons that insert into the lateral sides of the tendons of EDL of 2nd, 3rd, & 4th toes at the level               of the MTP joint;     Action: extends the … Read more

Extensor Digitorum Longus

    – Origin:      – lateral condyle of the tibia, head and proximal 3/4 of the anterior surface on the body of the fibula, proximal portion of interosseus            membrane, deep fascia and intermuscular septa; – Insertion:      – divides into 4 tendons after passing under the extensor retinaculum;      – … Read more

Extensor Hallucis Brevis

– Origin:       – the forepart medial aspect of calcaneus; lateral talocalcaneal ligament;       – the EHB travels over the dorsum of the metatarsal head; – Insertion:       – dorsal surface of the base of proximal phalanx of hallux; – Nerve Supply:       – Deep peroneal, L4, … Read more

Extensor Hallucis Longus

– Origin:     – middle 1/2 of the anterior surface of the fibula and adjacent interosseus membrane.     – the EHL lies dorsal to the EHB and is prevented from subluxation by the dorsal extensor hood; – Insertion:     – dorsal surface of base of distal phalanx of hallux – Nerve supply:   … Read more