Dorsal aspect of right forearm

Extensor muscles separated

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Dorsal aspect of right forearm

Extensor muscles separated

1. Brachialis muscle
2. Brachioradialis muscle
3. Extensor carpi radialis longus muscle
4. Extensor carpi radialis brevis.m.
5. Common extensor digitorum muscle
6. Abductor pollicis longus muscle
7. Extensor pollicis brevis muscle
8. Left pointer: Extensor carpi radialis longus muscle (tendon of insertion) Right pointer: Extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle (tendon of insertion)
9. Extensor pollicis brevis muscle (tendon of insertion)
10. Extensor pollicis longus muscle (tendon of insertion)
11. Dorsal interosseous muscle I
12. Metacarpal II
13. Triceps brachii muscle
14. Lateral epicondyle of humerus
15. Olecranon
16. Anconeus muscle
17. Extensor carpi ulnaris muscle
18. Extensor digiti minimi muscle
19. Dorsal carpal ligament