Third extensor compartment

What does "Third extensor compartment" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

The "third extensor compartment" is a term used to describe a specific area in the wrist. It's like a tunnel that allows certain muscles and tendons, which help in extending or straightening the fingers and thumb, to pass from the forearm to the hand. This compartment specifically houses the tendon that helps in lifting the thumb upwards.

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