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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

Extension Teardrop Fracture of C2

– Discussion:    – anterior longitudinal ligament inserts on anteroinferior portion of the C2 body;    – w/ extreme hyperextension, ligament may remain intact but may avulse from its insertion, pulling a corner of C2 body with it;    – vertical ht of the fracture fragment is > than its horizontal width;    – hyperextension … Read more