Muscles of the Posterior Forearm Lecture Flashcards
1
Q
All muscles in the posterior compartment (superficial and deep) are innervated by…
A
The radial nerve or its branches
2
Q
What six muscles are in the superficial posterior layer of the forearm?
A
brachioradialis, extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis, extensor digitorum, extensor digiti minimi, extensor carpi ulnaris
3
Q
What five muscles are in the deep layer of the posterior compartment of the forearm?
A
Supinator, abductor pollicis longus, extensor pollicis brevis, extensor pollicis longus, and extensor indicis
