Extensor digitorum
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The extensor digitorum is a superficial, long, fusiform muscle of the forearm that lies in the posterior compartment. It is one of the extrinsic hand muscles, providing finger extension at the second to fifth metacarpophalangeal joints and the proximal and distal interphalangeal joints.