longus

Noun

Meaning

longus (plural longi)

(anatomy) A long muscle in the body.
Hyponyms: longus capitis, longus colli

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Related terms

palmaris longus peroneus longus fibularis longus adductor longus extensor hallucis longus extensor pollucis longus

Phrases with the word

longus colli adductor longus abductor pollucis longus extensor digitorum longus extensor hallucis longus extensor pollucis longus

Anagrams

sgluon

Examples

Because the tendons of the flexor digitorum longus run between these tendons, the brevis is sometimes called perforatus. Source: Internet

Platzer 2004, p 258 Peroneal group: peroneus longus arises on the proximal aspect of the fibula and peroneus brevis below it on the same bone. Source: Internet

Extensor digitorum longus arises on the lateral tibial condyle and along the fibula to be inserted on the second to fifth digits and proximally on the fifth metatarsal. Source: Internet

The extensor digitorum longus has a wide origin stretching from the lateral condyle of the tibia down along the anterior side of the fibula, and the interosseus membrane. Source: Internet

The extensor hallucis longus has its origin on the fibula and the interosseus membrane between the two other extensors and is, similarly to the extensor digitorum, is inserted on the last phalanx of big toe ("hallux"). Source: Internet

The flexor hallucis longus arises distally on the fibula and on the interosseus membrane from where its relatively thick muscle belly extends far distally. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

longueur longuineal longulite longus capitis longus colli Longview