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| =='''Extensors'''== | | =='''Extensors'''== |
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− | The craniolateral position on the forearm, almost all originate from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. All innervated by the radial n. from the brachial plexus. | + | The craniolateral position on the forearm, almost all originate from the lateral epicondyle of the [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Humerus|humerus]]. All innervated by the radial n. from the brachial plexus. |
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| '''''Extensor carpi radialis''''' | | '''''Extensor carpi radialis''''' |
| :The most medial | | :The most medial |
− | ::'''Insertion''': Metacarpal tuberosity of the proximal third metacarpal (cannon) bone. Uniquely in the horse, the lacertus fibrosus (detachment of the ''biceps brachii'') joins this muscle prior to its insertion. | + | ::'''Insertion''': Metacarpal tuberosity of the proximal [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Metacarpals and Metatarsals|third metacarpal]] (cannon) bone. Uniquely in the horse, the lacertus fibrosus (detachment of the ''biceps brachii'') joins this muscle prior to its insertion. |
| ::'''Action''': Extends and fixes the carpus, flexes the elbow | | ::'''Action''': Extends and fixes the carpus, flexes the elbow |
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| '''''Extensor carpi obliquus''''' (aka '''''abductor pollicis longus''''') | | '''''Extensor carpi obliquus''''' (aka '''''abductor pollicis longus''''') |
− | :'''Origin''': Cranial radius | + | :'''Origin''': Cranial [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Radius and Ulna|radius]] |
− | :'''Insertion''': Head of second metacarpal (medial splint) bone | + | :'''Insertion''': Head of [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Metacarpals and Metatarsals|second metacarpal]](medial splint) bone |
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| '''''Common Digital Extensor''''' | | '''''Common Digital Extensor''''' |
| : Deep to the ''extensor carpi radialis'' | | : Deep to the ''extensor carpi radialis'' |
− | :'''Insertion''': Extensor process of the distal phalanx via the [[Tendons - Horse Anatomy|common digital extensor tendon]]. | + | :'''Insertion''': Extensor process of the [[Phalanges - Horse Anatomy#Distal Phalanx|distal phalanx]] via the [[Tendons - Horse Anatomy#Extensors|common digital extensor tendon]]. |
| :'''Action''': Extends carpus and digit | | :'''Action''': Extends carpus and digit |
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| '''''Lateral Digital Extensor''''' | | '''''Lateral Digital Extensor''''' |
| : Caudal to the ''common digital extensor'' muscle on the lateral antebrachium | | : Caudal to the ''common digital extensor'' muscle on the lateral antebrachium |
− | :'''Insertion''': Dorsoproximal phalanx via the [[Tendons - Horse Anatomy|lateral digital extensor tendon]]. | + | :'''Insertion''': Dorsal [[Phalanges - Horse Anatomy#Proximal Phalanx|proximal phalanx]] via the [[Tendons - Horse Anatomy|lateral digital extensor tendon]]. |
| :'''Action''': Extends the carpus and metacarpophalangeal (fetlock) joint | | :'''Action''': Extends the carpus and metacarpophalangeal (fetlock) joint |
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