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Posterior view of muscles of the forearm showing common extensor tendon (Suarez, C.A. and Vilensky, J., All-in-One Anatomy Exam Review. Vol. 1 Back and Upper Limb)
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Anatomical terminology
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The common extensor tendon is a tendon that attaches to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.
It serves as the upper attachment (in part) for the superficial muscles that are located on the posterior aspect of the forearm: