Wrist Extensor Zones EXPLAINED

Wrist Extensor Zones EXPLAINED

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The video tutorial explains the extensor tendon zones, focusing on the muscles in the posterior forearm whose tendons extend across the wrist into the hand. It covers the anatomy of the carpal tunnel, highlighting the differences between the flexor and extensor retinacula. The tutorial details the six extensor tendon zones, describing the tendons and their functions in each zone. It concludes with the functional importance of the extensor retinaculum in preventing bowstringing during wrist extension.

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