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Extensor Region of Forearm/Dorsum of the Hand

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Posted by ML on September 26, 2011 at 14:15:02:

1. Describe the bony features of the forearm
2. Identify the location of the anconeus
3. Describe the origin and location of the common extensor tendon
4. Identify the origins, insertions, innervation, and action of the following muscles of the extensor compartment of the forearm
a. Extensor carpi radialis longus
b. Extensor carpi radialis brevis
c. Extensor Digitorum
d. Extensor Digiti Minimi
e. Supinator
f. Abductor Pollicis Longus
g. Extensor Pollicis Longus
h. Extensor Pollicis Brevis
i. Extensor Indices
5. Identify the relationship of the lateral collateral ligament to the musculature of the extensor compartment of the forearm
6. Describe the relationship of the interosseus membrane to muscles in the extensor compartment of the forearm
7. Describe the pathway and innervations of the radial nerve, including anatomical relationships as the radial nerve courses through the forearm
8. Identify the relationship of the interosseus recurrent artery to the musculature of the forearm
9. In cross section, describe the relationship of the ulna to the skin and subcutaneous tissue and how this relationships indicates location of the cross-sectional location within the forearm
10. Identify musculature, nerves, and veins in the forearm using cross-sectional anatomy
a. Describe the relationship of the ulna to the skin and subcutaneous tissue and how this relationships indicates location of the cross-sectional location within the forearm
b. Identify the relationship of the superficial branch of the radial nerve to the brachioradialis and the extensor carpi radialis longus as you move from superior to inferior
c. Identify the relationship of the brachioradialis to the flexor compartment of the forearm
d. Identify the relationship of the interosseus recurrent a to anconeus and supinator
e. Identify the superficial and deep muscle layers of the extensor compartment of the forearm
f. Identify the change in relationships between extensor carpi ulnaris with the ulna as visualized from superior to inferior on the forearm
11. Identify the boundaries and contents of the anatomical snuffbox. Include a description of the relationship of the radial artery to the scaphoid bone as it passes through the anatomical snuffbox
12. Identify the branches of the radial artery
13. Identify the arteries contributing and forming to the dorsal carpal arterial arch
14. Identify the branches off of the dorsal carpal arteries
15. Describe the muscles/tendons that contribute to/attach to the extensor expansion hood and identify the locations that these muscles attach along the extensor expansion hood
16. Identify the attachment locations and components of the extensor hood



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