Lecture Notes - Forearm & Wrist

The streaming video of the 2004-5 lab overview is available on the web (password protected).
The computer presentation used by Dr. Fisher in lecture is available on the web (password protected). You can also download the PowerPoint presentation to print or review.

  1. Extensor and flexor muscles of forearm and nervous innervation
    1. Compartmental regions
    2. Muscular function
    3. Nerve relationships
  2. Muscular organization of extensor muscles
    1. Superficial muscle group
        brachioradialis
        extensor carpi radialis longus
        extensor carpi radialis brevis
        extensor digitorum
        extensor digiti minimi
        extensor carpi ulnaris
    2. Deep muscle group
        abductor pollicis longus
        extensor pollicis brevis
        extensor pollicis longus
        extensor indicis
  3. Relationships of tendons beneath extensor retinaculum
  4. Muscular organization of flexor muscles
    1. Superficial muscle group
        pronator teres
        flexor carpi radialis
        palmaris longus
        flexor carpi ulnaris
    2. Intermediate muscle
        flexor digitorum superficialis
    3. Deep muscle group
        flexor digitorum profundus
        flexor pollicis longus
        pronator quadratus
  5. Arterial supply to the forearm
  6. Cross-sectional organization of forearm
  7. Relationships of structures within the forearm beneath the palmar carpal ligament