Forearm, Wrist, & Hand
List of Structures
Osteology
Humerus
Medial epicondyle
Lateral epicondyle
Ulna
Radius
Carpal articular surface
Carpals
Scaphoid
Metacarpals & Phalanges
Metacarpals
I-V
Phalanges
Proximal, middle, distal
Joints
Radiocarpal joint
Carpometacarpal (CMC) joints
Metacarpophalangeal (MP/MCP) joints
Proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints
Distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints
Musculature
Anterior (Flexor) Compartment of Forearm
Superficial layer
Pronator teres m.
Flexor carpi radialis m.
Flexor carpi ulnaris m.
Flexor digitorum superficialis m.
Deep layer
Flexor digitorum profundus m.
Flexor pollicis longus m.
Pronator quadratus
Posterior (Extensor) Compartment of Forearm
Superficial layer
Brachioradialis m.
Superficial layer
Extensor carpi radialis longus m.
Extensor carpi radialis brevis m.
Extensor digitorum m.
Extensor carpi ulnaris m.
Deep layer
Supinator m.
Abductor pollicis longus m.
Extensor pollicis longus m.
Extensor pollicis brevis m.
Thenar compartment
Hypothenar compartment
Central Compartment
Tendons from the digital flexor mm. of the anterior forearm
Lumbricals
Adductor interosseous compartment
Vasculature
Radial a. & vv.
Ulnar a. & vv.
Superficial palmar (arterial) arch
Nerves
Radial n. (posterior arm & forearm)
Median n. (anterior forearm except 1.5 mm., thenar mm.)
Ulnar n. (1.5 mm. of anterior forearm, most intrinsic hand mm.)
Ligaments
Palmar aponeurosis
Transverse carpal ligament (flexor retinaculum)
Carpal Tunnel Contents
Tendons of:
Flexor digitorum superficialis m.,
Flexor digitorum profundus m., &
Flexor pollicis longus m.
Tendon sheaths (bursae) surrounding tendons
Median n.