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Common extensor tendon

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Common extensor tendon
Identifiers
TA22498
FMA0326751
Anatomical terminology

The common extensor tendon is a tendon that attaches to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.

It serves as the upper attachment (in part) for the superficial muscles that are located on the posterior aspect of the forearm:

See also

References

  1. ^ Standring, Susan (2008). Gray's Anatomy : The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice (fortieth ed.). London: Churchill Livingstone. ISBN 978-0-443-06684-9.