Extensor Digitorum Longus


Summary

Location: On the front of the shin, running from the lower leg to the toes.

Information

Group: Ankle and Foot
Side(s) of body: Front
Function/action: Toe Extensor, Ankle Dorsiflexor

Details

Joint: Ankle
Bone: Fibula, Tibia
Origin: Lateral condyle of tibia, fibula, and interosseous membrane.
Insertion: Middle and distal phalanges of lateral four digits.

Exercises

Secondary muscle in: Wall Shin Raise, Cable Shin Raise, Tibialis Bar Raise