Which statement correctly associates the extensor tendons with the leg?

• A. The Common Extensor Tendon Is In The Front Leg And The Long Extensor Tendon Is In The Hind Leg
• B. The Common Extensor Tendon Is In The Hind Leg And The Long Extensor Tendon Is In The Front Leg
• C. Both Extensor Tendons Are Present Only In The Front Leg
• D. Both Extensor Tendons Are Present Only In The Hind Leg

Answer: (B)

Extensor tendons control opening and straightening of the joints on the cranial surface of the limb. The long digital extensor tendon is the single tendon that runs along the front of the leg to the distal phalanx, so it is associated with the front leg. The common extensor tendon is a broader structure formed by several extensor muscles and is described here as belonging to the hind leg, where it contributes to extending the joints along the dorsal aspect. This arrangement fits how these tendons are organized and function, making the statement that the common extensor tendon is in the hind leg and the long extensor tendon is in the front leg the best choice. The other options place these tendons in the wrong limbs or imply they’re confined to one leg, which doesn’t reflect their typical distribution.