Extensor Digitorum Communis Shared components

Tendons:
Origin: Lateral epicondyle of the
humerus, the
common forearm extensor tendon
and the
forearm extensor intermuscular septa
Insertion:
extensor mechanism
of the digits and the dorsal bases of the
Middle Phalanges
Function: Extends the
MCP
and the
PIP
joints
and weakly extend the
Wrist
Nerve:
Posterior Interosseous Nerve
Artery:
Posterior Interosseous artery
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