31. Anatomy of the posterior forearm

Question 1

What are the muscles in the posterior compartment of the forearm commonly know as?

Answer 1

extensor muscles 8

Question 2

How many muscles in the superficial layer and what are they?

Answer 2

7:

• Brachioradialis
• Extensor carpi radialis longus
• Extensor carpi radialis brevis
• Extensor digitorum
• Extensor digiti minimi
• Extensor carpi ulnaris
• Anconeus