Extensor Digiti Minimi

The Extensor Digiti Minimi are a pair of muscles located in the posterior (also known as "dorsal") regions of each of the arms of the human body.

Further information about the extensor digiti minimi is summarised below:

Point(s) of Origin:

Lateral epicondyle of humerus.

Point(s) of Insertion:

Distal phalanx of 5th finger.

Action(s):

Extends the 5th finger, and also adducts the ulna.

 




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