Neurovascular Structures of the Posterior Forearm Flashcards
1
Q
Where does the supinator lie in relation to the radius?
A
Envelops the neck and proximal part of the shaft pf the radius, covering it completely except on its medial side
2
Q
Where does the radial nerve divide into branches, and what branches does it divide into?
A
Divides into superficial (sensory- distributed to skin on dorsum of hand) and deep branches (posterior interosseus nerve) in the cubital fossa