Anatomy: upper limb Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 muscles of the anterior compartment of the arm?
A
Biceps brachii
Brachialis
Coracobrachialis
2
Q
The anterior compartment muscles of the forearm are innervated by the ___________ nerve.
A
Musculocutaneous
3
Q
______ _____ is the only muscle of the posterior arm compartment
A
triceps brachii
4
Q
All muscles of the posterior compartment of the forearm are innervated by the _______ nerve
A
radial nerve
5
Q
What are the seven muscles of the superficial layer of the posterior compartment of the forearm (lateral to medial, based on distal tendons)?
A
- Brachioradialis
- Extensor carpi radialis longus
- Extensor carpi radialis brevis
- Extensor digitorum
- Extensor digiti minimi
- Extensor Carpi ulnaris
- Anconeus
6
Q
What are the five muscles of the deep layer of the posterior compartment of the forearm (lateral to medial)?
A
- Supinator
- Abductor pollicis longus
- Extensor pollicis brevis
- Extensor pollicis longus
- Extensor indicis