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3rd extensor compament of wrist contains tendon of

A
Extensor carpi radialis longus
B
Extensor carpi radialis brevis
C
Extensor pollicis longus
D
Extensor pollicis brevis
High-Yield Explanation
-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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