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FASCIA AND MUSCLES OF THE HORSE 



anterior extensor of the phalanges; extensor pedis). — This muscle lies external to 

 the foregoing, which it resembles in general form, although less bulky. 



Origin. — (1) The front of the distal extremity of the humerus, just external to 

 the coronoid fossa; (2) the external tuberosity on the proximal extremity of the 

 radius, the external lateral ligament of the elbow, and the external border of the 



Brachialis 



CcpliaUc vein 

 Flexor carpi internui 



A nterior or common extensor of digit 



Extensor carpi obliquus 



Z 



Metacarpal tuberosity "^ 



Tendon of anterior extensor 

 Tendon of lateral extensor 



Branch of suspensory ligament to extensor 

 tendon 



Lateral cartilage 



Fig. 190. — Muscles of Left Thoracic Limb of Horse, from Elbow downward, Anterior View. 

 a, Extensor carpi radialis; g' , superficial pectoral muscle. (After EIlenberger-Baum, Anat. fur Kiinstler.) 



radius at the junction of its proximal and middle thirds; (3) the external surface 

 of the shaft of the ulna; (4) the fascia of the forearm. 



Insertion. — (1) The extensor (or pyramidal) process of the ^third phalanx; (2) 

 the anterior surface of the proximal extremities of the first and second phalanges. 



Action. — To extend the digital and carpal joints, and to flex the elbow joint. 



Structure. — The muscle is a compound one, representing the common extensor,. 



