3rd extensor compament of wrist contains tendon of
Correct Answer: Extensor pollicis longus
Description: -The extensor retinaculum is a thickened band of deep fascia on the back of wrist. the anterior or deep aspect of this retinaculum is divided into 6osseofibrous compaments by 5 septa arising from back of radius and ulna. These tunnels provide passage to the extensor tendons.they are numbered 1 to 6 lateral to medially. the third compament provides passage to EPL tendon.Reference: clinical anatomy for students a problem-solving approach, Neeta v Kulkarni, page no.84
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