Common extensor tendon

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Posterior surface of the forearm. Superficial muscles. (Common extensor tendon not labeled, but region is visible at upper right.)
Posterior surface of the forearm. Superficial muscles. (Common extensor tendon not labeled, but region is visible at upper right.)

The common extensor tendon is a tendon shared by a number of extensor muscles in the forearm. It attaches to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.

It serves as the origin (in part) for a number of muscles (largely in the posterior compartment of the forearm:

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General anatomy of upper limbs
Arm:

Clavipectoral triangle - Quadrangular space - Triangular space - Triangular interval - Axilla - Axillary sheath - Anterior axillary fold - Brachial fascia - Pectoral fascia - Axillary fascia - Fascial compartments of arm (Anterior, Posterior) - Lateral intermuscular septum - Medial intermuscular septum - Bicipital aponeurosis

Forearm: Cubital fossa - Interosseous membrane of the forearm - Posterior compartment of the forearm - Anterior compartment of the forearm - Antebrachial fascia - Carpal tunnel - Common extensor tendon - Common flexor tendon

Hand: Palmar aponeurosis - Finger - Extensor retinaculum of the hand - Flexor retinaculum of the hand - Anatomical snuff box - Extensor expansion
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