Forearm Flashcards
What is the other name given to the forearm
Antebrachium
State some superficial veins of the forearm
Cephalic
Median cubital
Basilic
State the sensory nerve supply of the superficial fascia
Lateral cutaneous
Medial cutaneous
Posterior cutaneous nerve
Where does the deep fascia attach
Periosteum of the subcutaneous border of ulna
What are the two compartments of the forearm
Anterior (flexor - pronator)
Posterior ( extensor - supinator)
Which nerve supplies the anterior compartment
Median nerve
Which nerve supplies the posterior compartment
Radial nerve
What separates compartments of the forearm
Interosseous membrane
Deep fascia
Intermuscular septum
What are the muscles in the anterior compartment of the arm involved in
Wrist joint movement
Flexion of fingers
Pronation
Which anterior compartment muscles are not innervated by the median nerve
Flexor carpi ulnaris
Ring and little finger side of flexor digitorum profundus
State the muscles of the superficial group of the anterior compartment
Pronator teres
Flexor carpi radialis
Flexor carpi ulnaris
Palmaris longus
Describe origin and insertion of superficial group of anterior muscles
All originates from common flexor tendon of humerus (on medial epicondyle)
All extend distally from forearm to hand except pronator teres
Which muscle is in the intermediate layer of the anterior compartment
Flexor digitorum superficialis
