The Forearm Anatomy Of Muscle Compartments And Nerves

The Forearm Anatomy Of Muscle Compartments And Nerves

Question 1. Enumerate the deep muscles on the back of the forearm.
Answer.

These are five in number and as follows:

• Supinator
• Abductor pollicis longus (APL)
• Extensor pollicis brevis (EPB)
• Extensor pollicis longus (EPL)
• Extensor indicis

forearm muscle compartments

Question 2. Give the origin and insertion of deep muscles on the back of the forearm in a tabular form.
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