Topic 20 of 212 in the MU Plovdiv syllabus for Human Anatomy and Histology (Medicine, Years 1 and 2). The free AceMed note covers it in 5 sections, about 102 words (6 min of reading), with 13 flashcards.
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FOREARM MUSCLES
Anterior (flexor) muscles: (3 layers)
Lateral muscles: (2)
Posterior (Extensor) muscles: (10)
ANTEBRACHIAL FASCIA
FOREARM MUSCLES
45+46
All anterior muscles innervated by Median n. except flexor carpi ulnaris & medial half of flexor digitorum profundus
Arm muscles control forearm actions
forearm muscles control wrist actions
Anterior (flexor) muscles: (3 layers)
→ Superficial:
Blood Supply:
Post. ulnar recurrent arts.
Ant. ulnar recurrent arts.
Recurrent ulnar art. + radial arteries
Brachial, ulnar & radial arteries
*Median nerve exits the cubital fossa by passing between the two heads of the muscle.
→ Intermediate:
→ Deep
45+46 cont.
Posterior (Extensor) muscles: (10)
→ Superficial layer:
carpi ulnaris → metacarpal V
carpi radialis → u. II & III
pollicis longus → thumb.
digitorum → 4 fingers.
45+46 cont 2
→ Deep layer
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