Neurovascular Structures of the Posterior Forearm

Question 1

what is the deep branch of the radial nerve also called?

Answer 1

posterior interosseous nerve

Question 2

what is the action of the posterior interosseous nerve?

Answer 2

the main motor nerve of the extensors of the forearm

Question 3

which nerve runs deep to the supinator muscle eventually peircing it to enter the extensor compartment of the forearm?

Answer 3

posterior interosseous nerve

Question 4

what is the action of the superficial radial nerve?

Answer 4

purely sensory and distributed to skin on the dorsum of the hand

Question 5

which nerve runs deep to brachioradialis and enters the hand passing over the anatomical snuff box?

Answer 5

superficial radial nerve

Question 6

nerves of posterior forearm

Answer 6