by Dr. Gary Farr on 27 June 2002
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Extensor Digitorum Longus
by Dr. Gary Farr on 27 June 2002
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Origin Lateral condyle of fibula, upper 2/3 - 3/4 of medial fibular shaft surface, upper part of interosseous membrane, fascia cruris, and anterior intermuscular septum Insertion Splits into 4 tendon slips after inferior extensor retinaculum, each of which insert on dorsum of middle and distal phalanges as part of extensor expansion complex Action Extend toes 2 - 5 and dorsiflexes ankle Innervation Deep peroneal nerve (L4, L5, S1) Arterial
SupplyAnterior tibial artery
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