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Extensor Digitorum Longus
Region: Leg & Foot Muscles · All leg & foot muscles
Extensor Digitorum Longus at a glance
| Origin | Lateral tibial condyle, front of the fibula and the interosseous membrane |
|---|---|
| Insertion | Middle and distal phalanges of toes 2–5 (extensor expansions) |
| Actions | Straightens (extends) toes 2–5; Lifts the foot upward (dorsiflexion) |
| Nerve supply | Deep fibular nerve (L5–S1) |
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Please note: This page is an anatomy education summary for students and curious readers, not medical advice. Attachment points are given in their classic short form; individual anatomy varies, and detailed dissection-level descriptions belong in an anatomy atlas.