Subtendinous bursa of radial extensor muscle of carpus

Bursa subtendinea musculus extensoris carpi radialis

Definition

Stephan Mahler

The subtendinous bursa of the extensor carpi radialis muscle is described in ruminants and horses. It is a synovial sac located under the insertion of the tendon of the extensor carpi radialis muscle, on the dorsal surface of metacarpal bone III (horses, ruminants) and IV (ruminants).

References

  • Constantinescu GM, Schaller O (2012) Illustrated veterinary anatomical nomenclature. 3rd Edition. Enke Verlag, Stuttgart.

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