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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

Extension Type Supracondylar Fractures

– Discussion:     – extension type accounts for 95% of cases, & is caused by a fall on outstretched hand with hyperextension of the elbow;     – anterior periosteum is torn;     – there may be a significant amount of local bleeding and swelling;     – nerves & blood vessels are contused, compressed, … Read more