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This short video shows m. extensor digitorum in the context of “Muscle pain in the arm.” The muscle is located at the back surface of the forearm. It begins at the outer epicondyle of the elbow and branches into tendons that attach to the second to fifth fingers. This links the muscle’s location and role in movement with the areas where tension or pain may be felt.
The muscle is located at the back surface of the forearm. It begins at the outer epicondyle of the elbow and branches into tendons that attach to the second to fifth fingers. The clip places this within “Muscle pain in the arm” so it is easier to understand what is happening in the area, not only where symptoms are felt.
Muscle pain is not always local. When a muscle is overloaded or lacks control during movement, tension or pain can also be felt in a nearby area.
This is an educational visual linked to “Muscle pain in the arm.” If symptoms keep returning, restrict movement, or their source is unclear, a functional assessment is a more useful next step than guessing.