Posterior Extensor Compartment of the Forearm Flashcards
Layers of the Posterior Compartment?
Superficial
Deep
General common origin of extensor muscles?
Lateral Epidcondyle of the Humerus
Muscles in the Superficial Compartment
Brachioradialis Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis Extensor Digitorum Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Extensor Digiti Minimi Anconeus
Muscles in the Deep Compartment
Supinator Extensor Pollicis Longus Extensor Pollicis Brevis Abductor Pollicis Longus Extensor Indicis
Function of Brachioradialis
Accessory flexor during mid pronation despite being in the posterior extensor compartment!
Origin of Brachioradialis
Lateral Supraepicondylar Ridge
Adjacent Intermuscular Septum
Insertion of Brachioradialis
Lateral Distal Radius
Innervation of Brachioradialis
Radial Nerve
Function of Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
Extends and abducts the wrist
Origin of Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
Supraepicondylar ridge
Adjacent Intermuscular Septum
Insertion of Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
Base of Metacarpal 2
Innervation of Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
Radial Nerve
Function of Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
Extends and abducts the wrist
Origin of Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
Lateral Epicondyle
Adjacent Intermuscular Septum
Insertion of Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
Base of Metacarpals 2 and 3
Innervation of Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
Radial Nerve (deep branch)
Function of Extensor Digitorum
Extensor of Digits 2-5 (and wrist)
Origin of Extensor Digitorum
Lateral Epicondyle
Adjacent Intermuscular Septum and Deep fascia
Insertion of Extensor Digitorum
Middle and Distal Phalanges of Digits 2- 5 via Extensor Hoods
Innervation of Extensor Digitorum
Posterior Interosseous Nerve
continuation of deep branch of radial nerve