The extensor digitorum communis has been found to play a role in the pathology of lateral epicondylitis because of its role in the extension of the middle finger which reproduces pain on …

In the fingers, the extensor digitorum acts principally on the proximal phalanges, acting to extend the metacarpophalangeal joint. Extension of the proximal and distal interphalangeal joints , …

Jan 4, 2025 · Extensor Tendon Injuries are traumatic injuries to the extensor tendons that can be caused by laceration, trauma, or overuse. Diagnosis is made clinically by physical examination …

Nov 3, 2023 · Extensor digitorum is a superficial forearm extensor mainly responsible for extending fingers 2-5. Learn more about its anatomy and muscles at Kenhub!

Read about the extrinsic extensors (EDC), how to test the maximum proximal excursion of the EDC, and how to reduce lag/adherence in this Clinical Pearl.

May 5, 2023 · As evident from its name, the extensor digitorum’s main action is to extend the index, middle, ring, and little fingers at the metacarpophalangeal and the two interphalangeal …

- origin: most commonly from extensor tendon of ring finger to adjacent digits, arising just proximal to MCP joints; - juncture diverge from ring finger, & go on to attach to extensor tendons of …

Feb 8, 2023 · Extensor digitorum (ED) muscle, also known as extensor digitorum communis (EDC) muscle, is a muscle of the superficial layer of the posterior compartment of the forearm …

Extensor digitorum communis (EDC) is examined and tested with extensor indicis and extensor digiti minimi as a muscle group.EDC is the primary contributor to this group. • Primary: …

Four tendons to digits 2–5 (via the extensor expansion, to dorsum of middle and distal phalanges; one tendon to each finger) Innervation: Cervical root(s): C7 and C8 Nerve: radial nerve …