| The Extensor Digitorum Longus are
a pair of muscles located in each of the lower-legs of the human body.
To test your knowledge: look at the image opposite and
decide which muscle(s) you think are the extensor digitorum
longus,
then click on the image to check
if
you were correct - and for the labels of all the other muscles illustrated.
Further information about the extensor digitorum longus is
summarised below:
Point(s) of Origin: |
Lateral tibial condyle and head of fibula. |
Point(s) of Insertion: |
2nd to 5th toes. |
Action(s): |
Dorsiflexes the foot and toes. |
This may be particularly interesting study/revision material for students
following courses in Massage, Reflexology and
similar courses because these generally require a good basic
knowledge of the muscular structures
of the arms, legs, hands and feet. |
