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Extensor Muscles

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Ultrasound Anatomy of Lower Limb Muscles

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Ultrasound images are coupled with anatomical schemes explaining the probe positioning and scanning technique for the extensor muscles. For each muscle, a brief explanation of normal anatomy is also provided, together with a list of tricks and tips and advice on how to perform the ultrasound scan in clinical practice.

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Orlandi, D., Arcidiacono, A. (2015). Extensor Muscles. In: Ultrasound Anatomy of Lower Limb Muscles. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-09480-9_17

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