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<anatomy, muscle> Origin, lateral epicondyle of humerus; insertion, by four tendons into the base of the proximal and middle and base of the second and third phalanges of 4 fingers; action, extends fingers and hand; nerve supply, radial (posterior interosseous).
Synonyms: musculus extensor digitorum, extensor muscle of fingers, musculus extensor digitorum communis.
(05 Mar 2000)
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