Forearm Flashcards
What are the 3 deep muscles of the anterior forearm?
Flexor digitorum profundus
Flexor pollicis longus
Pronator quadratus
What are the 5 superficial muscles of the anterior forearm?
Flexor digitorum superficialis Flexor carpi radialis Flexor carpi ulnaris Palmaris longus Pronator teres
Where do all the muscles of the superficial anterior forearm arise from?
CFO
Which nerve are all the muscles of the superficial anterior forearm supplied by? What is the exception?
Median nerve except FCU
Which nerve are all the muscles of the deep anterior forearm supplied by?
Anterior interosseous
Which nerve are all the muscles of the posterior forearm supplied by? What is the exception?
Posterior interosseous nerve, except brachioradialis, ancoenus and extensor carpi radialis supplied directly by radial nerve.
What is the terminal branch of radial artery?
Deep Palmar arch
What is the terminal branch of ulnar artery?
Superficial and deep branches
Where can the pulsations of radial artery be felt?
Lateral to tendon of FCR
Doe style palmar cutaneous branch of median nerve supplying the lateral 2/3 of the palm pass through the carpal tunnel?
No.
Does the ulnar nerve pass through the carpal tunnel?
No.
What is the difference between colle’s and smith’s fracture?
Both fractures of the distal radius
Colle’s: fragment displaced dorsally
Smith’s: fragment displaced ventrally
