Lecture 12 - Muscles of the Posterior Forearm Flashcards
1
Q
When is the anatomical box created?
A
When thumb is extended
2
Q
Where is the anatomical snuff box located?
A
Between the tendons of EPL (medially) and APL & EPB (laterally)
3
Q
What forms the floor of the snuff box?
A
scaphoid and trapezium
4
Q
Why can a pulse be easily found in the anatomical snuff box?
A
Due to the radial artery passing through this space
5
Q
Which nerve can be found superficial to the snuff box?
A
superficial branch of the radial nerve
