NCIt related terms : MUSCLE, EXTENSOR DIGITORUM LONGUS; Long Digital Extensor Muscle; EXTENSOR DIGITORUM LONGUS MUSCLE;
NCIt definition : A muscle originating at the lateral condyle of the tibia and the upper portion of
the anterior margin of the fibula and inserted at the dorsal surface of the proximal,
middle and distal phalanges of the second, third, fourth, and fifth toes which controls
their extension.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: A muscle extending from the lateral surface of the tibia to the digits; primary
function is the extension of the digits and flexion of the tarsal joint.;