Muscles of the Forearm

Nimra Faraz
Muscles of the anterior compartment of forearm
Muscles of the anterior compartment of forearm
Anterior Compartment of forearm

Superficial:
Common flexor origin
 Pronator Teres
 Flexor Carpi Radialis
 Palmaris Longus
 Flexor Digitorum
Superficialis,
 Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
Anterior Compartment of forearm
Functional organization:

Only flex at the wrist.

 Flexor carpi radialis

 Palmaris longus
 Flexor carpi ulnaris
Anterior Compartment of forearm
Deep Dissection Forearm (Anterior)
Muscles of the posterior compartment of forearm
Muscles of the posterior compartment of forearm
Muscles of the posterior compartment of forearm
Muscles
of
Forearm
 Muscles of the
Forearm (Post. View)

Anconeus
Deep Posterior Compartment

 Abductor Pollicis Longus

 Extensor Pollicis Brevis
 Extensor Pollicis Longus
 Extensor Indicis
 Supinator

Functional Organization:
 Extend Hand At Wrist
 Extend / Abduct Thumb
 Extend Index Finger
 Supinate
Deep Dissection Forearm (Posterior)
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