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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