I.E.2 Forearm, Carpal Region & Hand: Forearm Flexors & Extensors: Page 2 of 5
The anterior comparment of the forearm flexes the wrist and the hand.
| Step 4: Add the flexor pollicis longus. | |
| Step 5: Add the flexor digitorum profundus. |
Notice the relationship of the forearm nerves to these muscles.
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Which two nerves supply the anterior forearm? |
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Median and Ulnar nerves. Nerve roots C7, C8, T1. |
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Add the intermediate layer of the anterior forearm.
| Step 6: Add the flexor digitorum superficialis. |
Notice the nerves of the forearm now.
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Which nerve supplies this muscle? |
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Median nerve. Roots C8,T1. You can see this by removing the flexor digitorum superficialis. |
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