Forearm

Question 1

Forearm extent

Answer 1

elbow to wrist

Question 2

forearm fascia name

Answer 2

enclosed in a deep fascia called the antebrachial fascia

Question 3

What is the intraosseous membrane and what is it’s function?

Answer 3

A thin strong fibrous membrane

Connects radius and ulna, Gives attachment to deep forearm muscles

Question 4

Division of forearm: divided into ant & post compartments by:

Answer 4

The interosseous membrane (connects the ulna and radius)
• The intermuscular septum (connects radius to deep fascia)
• Attachment of deep fascia along posterior ulna

Question 5

Sensory supply to skin of forearm

Answer 5

Anterior and posterior branches of the lateral cutaneous nerve of the forearm

• Anterior and posterior branches of the medial cutaneous nerve of the forearm
• Posterior cutaneous nerve of the forearm (a narrow strip on middle of posterior surface

Question 6

Veins of forearm

Answer 6

cephalic vein, basilic vein, median cubital vein, median antebrachial vein