Posterior Forearm Flashcards
What nerve innervates the brachioradialis?
radial nerve
What is the only posterior compartment forearm muscle that flexes the forearm?
Brachioradialis
How many muscles lay in the posterior forearm and in how many layers?
12 muscles
2 layers
What are the generalised functions of the posterior forearm compartment?
Extension and supination
All muscles in the posterior forearm are innervated by …
The radial nerve
Name the superficial muscles of the posterior forearm
Brachioradialis Extensor carpi radialis longus Extensor carpi radialis brevis Extensor digitorum Extensor carpi ulnaris Anconeus
Name the deep muscles of the posterior forearm
Supinator Abductor pollicis longus Extensor pollicis longus Extensor indicis Extensor digiti minimi Extensor pollicis brevis
What forms the medial border of the anatomical snuffbox?
Tendon of extensor pollicis longus
What forms the lateral border of the anatomical snuffbox?
Tendon of abductor pollicis longus
What passes through the anatomical snuffbox?
radial artery
What is the origin of brachioradialis?
Lateral supra epicondylar ridge of humerus
What is the insertion of brachioradialis?
Distal radius
What is the action of brachioradialis?
Flex elbow
What is the origin of ECRL?
Lateral supracondylar ridge of humerus
What is the origin of ECRB?
Lateral epicondyle of humerus
What is the attachment for both ECR muscles?
Metacarpals II and III