The anterior compartment of the forearm (or flexor compartment)
contains the following muscles:
The muscles are largely involved with
extension
Extension, extend or extended may refer to:
Mathematics
Logic or set theory
* Axiom of extensionality
* Extensible cardinal
* Extension (model theory)
* Extension (predicate logic), the set of tuples of values that satisfy the predicate
* E ...
and
supination
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.
The superficial muscles have their origin on the
common flexor tendon.
The
ulnar nerve
In human anatomy, the ulnar nerve is a nerve that runs near the ulna bone. The ulnar collateral ligament of elbow joint is in relation with the ulnar nerve. The nerve is the largest in the human body unprotected by muscle or bone, so injury is ...
and
artery are also contained within this compartment.
The flexor digitorum superficialis lies in between the other four muscles of the superficial group and the three muscles of the deep group. This is why it is also classified as the intermediate group.
See also
*
Compartment syndrome
*
Posterior compartment of the forearm
References
External links
*
Topographical Anatomy of the Upper Limb - Listed Alphabetically University of Arkansas
Additional images
Image:Gray421.png, Transverse section across distal ends of radius and ulna.
Image:Gray422.png, Transverse section across the wrist and digits.
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Muscles of the upper limb