The forarm is the part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist.
Superficial muscles of the forearm, from Gray's Anatomy	Deep muscles of the forearm, from Gray's Anatomy

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The Human Forearm

The forearm is the structure on the upper limb, between the elbow and the wrist. This term is used in anatomy to distinguish it from the arm (or upper arm). The forearm contains two long bones, the radius and the ulna, which form the radioulnar joint. These bones are connected by the interosseous membrane. Ultimately, the forearm is covered by skin, the anterior surface usually being less hairy than the posterior surface. In humans, the upper limb is an anatomical term for the limb that is attached to the pectoral girdle. ... Elbow redirects here. ... In human anatomy, the wrist is the flexible and narrower connection between the forearm and the hand. ... Anatomical drawing of the human muscles from the Encyclopédie. ... Grays illustration of a human femur, a typically recognized bone. ... The radius and ulna of the left forearm, posterior surface. ... The ulna (Elbow Bone) [Figs. ... The Interosseous membrane is a broad and thin plane of fibrous tissue that separates many of the bones of the body. ...

The forearm contains many muscles, including the flexors and extensors of the digits, a flexor of the elbow (brachioradialis), and pronators and supinators that turn the hand to face upwards or down. In cross-section the forearm can be divided into two fascial compartments. The posterior compartment contains the extensors of the hands, which are supplied by the radial nerve. The anterior compartment contains the flexors, and is mainly supplied by the median nerve. The ulnar nerve also runs the length of the forearm. Brachioradialis is a muscle located in the forearm, that acts to flex the forearm. ... On the human body, the limbs can be divide into segments, such as the arm and the forearm of the upper limb, and the thigh and the leg of the lower limb. ... The radial nerve is a nerve in the human body, that supplies the arm, the forearm and the hand. ... Diagram from Grays anatomy, depicting the peripheral nerves of the upper extremity, amongst others the median nerve The median nerve is a nerve that runs down the arm and forearm. ... Grays Fig. ...

The radial and ulnar arteries, and their branches, supply the blood to the forearm. These usually run on the anterior face of the radius and ulna down the whole forearm. The main superficial veins of the forearm are the cephalic, median antebrachial and the basilic vein. These veins can be used for cannularisation or venipuncture, although the cubital fossa is a preferred site for getting blood. Arteries of the right forearm - anterior view. ... Arteries of the right forearm - anterior view. ... This vein is located in the superficial fascia along the anterolateral surface of the biceps brachii muscle and is often visible through the skin. ... In human anatomy, the basilic vein is a superficial vein of the upper limb. ... Venipuncture using a vacutainer. ... In anatomy, the cubital fossa is the area on the front side of the elbow joint of the arm. ...

Anatomy

Bones

• Radius
• Ulna

The radius and ulna of the left forearm, posterior surface. ... The ulna (Elbow Bone) [Figs. ...

Joints

• Proximal to forearm
  • Elbow
• In the forearm
  • Proximal Radioulnar Joint
  • Distal Radioulnar Joint
• Distal to forearm
  • Wrist

Elbow redirects here. ... In human anatomy, the wrist is the flexible and narrower connection between the forearm and the hand. ...

Muscles

Anterior Compartment

• Superficial Group
  • Flexors of the hand and wrist
    • Flexor Carpi Radialis
    • Palmaris Longus
    • Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
    • Flexor digitorum superficialis (sublimis)
  • Intrinsic forearm muscles
    • Pronator Teres
• Deep Group
  • Flexors of the hand and wrist
    • Flexor Digitorum Profundus
    • Flexor Pollicis Longus
  • Intrinsic forearm muscles
    • Pronator Quadratus

In anatomy, flexor carpi radialis is a muscle of the human forearm that acts to flex and abduct the hand. ... OriginMedial epicondyle of humerus InsertionDistal half of the flexor retinaculum and palmar aponeurosis Innervation Median nerve(C7 and C8) Action Flexes hand(at wrist)and tightens palmar aponeurosis. ... In anatomy, flexor carpi ulnaris muscle is a muscle of the human forearm that acts to flex and adduct the hand. ... Flexor digitorum superficialis is an extrinsic flexor muscle of the fingers. ... The Pronator teres muscle is a muscle of the human body, in the forearm. ... The flexor digitorum profundis is a muscle in the forearm that flexes the fingers. ... The Flexor pollicis longus muscle is a muscle of the human body. ... Pronator quadratus is a square shaped muscle on the distal forearm that acts to pronate (turn so the palm faces downwards) the hand. ...

Posterior Compartment

• Extensors of the hand and wrist
  • Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
  • Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
  • Extensor Digitorum (Communis)
  • Extensor Digiti Minimi (Proprius)
  • Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
  • Abductor Pollicis Longus
  • Extensor Pollicis Brevis
  • Extensor Pollicis Longus
  • Extensor Indicis (Proprius)
• Intrinsic forearm muscles
  • Brachioradialis (technically a flexor of the forearm)
  • Supinator
  • Anconeus

Extensor carpi radialis longus is one of the five main muscles that control movement at the wrist. ... The extensor carpi radialis brevis is specific human muscle. ... The Extensor digitorum communis arises from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, by the common tendon; from the intermuscular septa between it and the adjacent muscles, and from the antibrachial fascia. ... The extensor digiti minimi is a muscle of the forearm that extends the little finger at all joints. ... Extensor carpi ulnaris is a muscle, located in the forearm of humans that acts to extend and adduct the wrist. ... The Abductor pollicis longus muscle is a muscle of the human body. ... The Extensor pollicis brevis muscle is a muscle of the human body. ... The Extensor pollicis longus muscle is a muscle of the human body. ... Brachioradialis is a muscle located in the forearm, that acts to flex the forearm. ... The Supinator muscle is a muscle of the human body. ... The anconeus muscle is a small muscle on the posterior surface of the elbow. ...

Nerves

(See separate nerve articles for details on divisions proximal to the elbow and distal to the wrist)

• Median nerve - principle nerve of the anterior compartment (PT, FCR, PL, FDS).
  • Anterior interosseus nerve (supplies FPL, lat. 1/2 of FDP, PQ).
• Radial nerve - supplies muscles of the posterior compartment (ECRL, ECRB).
  • Superficial branch of radial nerve
  • Deep branch of radial nerve, becomes Posterior interosseus nerve and supplies muscles of the posterior compartment (ED, EDM, ECU, APL, APB, EPL, EI).
• Ulnar nerve - supplies some medial muscles (FCU, med. 1/2 of FDP).

Diagram from Grays anatomy, depicting the peripheral nerves of the upper extremity, amongst others the median nerve The median nerve is a nerve that runs down the arm and forearm. ... The Pronator teres muscle is a muscle of the human body, in the forearm. ... In anatomy, flexor carpi radialis is a muscle of the human forearm that acts to flex and abduct the hand. ... OriginMedial epicondyle of humerus InsertionDistal half of the flexor retinaculum and palmar aponeurosis Innervation Median nerve(C7 and C8) Action Flexes hand(at wrist)and tightens palmar aponeurosis. ... Flexor digitorum superficialis is an extrinsic flexor muscle of the fingers. ... The Flexor pollicis longus muscle is a muscle of the human body. ... The flexor digitorum profundis is a muscle in the forearm that flexes the fingers. ... Pronator quadratus is a square shaped muscle on the distal forearm that acts to pronate (turn so the palm faces downwards) the hand. ... The radial nerve is a nerve in the human body, that supplies the arm, the forearm and the hand. ... Extensor carpi radialis longus is one of the five main muscles that control movement at the wrist. ... The extensor carpi radialis brevis is specific human muscle. ... The deep branch of the radial nerve (dorsal or posterior interosseous nerve) winds to the back of the forearm around the lateral side of the radius between the two planes of fibers of the Supinator, and is prolonged downward between the superficial and deep layers of muscles, to the middle... The Extensor digitorum communis arises from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, by the common tendon; from the intermuscular septa between it and the adjacent muscles, and from the antibrachial fascia. ... The extensor digiti minimi is a muscle of the forearm that extends the little finger at all joints. ... Extensor carpi ulnaris is a muscle, located in the forearm of humans that acts to extend and adduct the wrist. ... The Abductor pollicis longus muscle is a muscle of the human body. ... The Extensor pollicis brevis muscle is a muscle of the human body. ... The Extensor pollicis longus muscle is a muscle of the human body. ... Grays Fig. ... In anatomy, flexor carpi ulnaris muscle is a muscle of the human forearm that acts to flex and adduct the hand. ... The flexor digitorum profundis is a muscle in the forearm that flexes the fingers. ...

Vessels

(See separate vessel articles for branches distal to the wrist)

• Brachial Artery
  • Radial Artery
    • Radial Recurrent Artery
  • Ulnar Artery
    • Anterior and Posterior Ulnar Recurrent Arteries
    • Common Interosseus Artery
      • Posterior Interosseus Artery
      • Anterior Interosseus Artery

The brachial artery is a blood vessel of the upper arm. ... Arteries of the right forearm - anterior view. ... Arteries of the right forearm - anterior view. ...

Other Structures

• Interosseus Membrane
• Anular Ligament of ulna

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