The term forearm is used in anatomy to distinguish it from the arm, a word which is used to describe the entire appendage of the upper limb, but which in anatomy, technically, means only the region of the upper arm, whereas the lower "arm" is called the forearm.

2023年11月28日 · Extending from the wrist to the elbow joint is the region of the upper extremity called the forearm (antebrachium). The forearm helps the shoulder and the arm in force application and the precise placement of the hand in space, with the help of the elbow and radioulnar joints.

2024年8月3日 · Forearm anatomy consists of various bones, muscles, joints, and nerves. Inside the forearm are two bones called the radius and ulna, connected by an elastic tissue called the interosseous membrane. On the outside, your forearm has muscles that help you move your wrist, fingers, and elbow.

2023年4月4日 · Forearm pain can result from a number of causes. These range from sudden injuries to repetitive strain to underlying medical conditions that damage nerves, bones, or joints. Much of the time,...

The forearm muscles are divided into two compartments based on location and action: the anterior or flexor compartment and the posterior or extensor compartment. There are a total of 19 muscles in the forearm that help move not only the elbow and wrist joints but also the joints in the hand and fingers.

2025年1月27日 · The forearm is a vital region of the upper limb, housing bones, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels essential for mobility and function. It is clinically significant due to its susceptibility to trauma, overuse injuries, and nerve compression.

2025年2月11日 · Pain in the forearm is a common problem, typically caused by an injury, repetitive overuse or nerve damage. Around 5-10% of people will experience forearm pain each year, typically affecting their dominant arm. There may be pain in the front or back of the forearm which might also extend to the elbow, wrist and/or hand.

2023年6月5日 · The forearm is the section of the upper limb from the elbow to the wrist, whose bony structure is formed by the radius (laterally) and ulna (medially).

2024年4月18日 · Your forearm anatomy includes 20 muscles, ranging from the extensor carpi radialis longus to the abductor pollicis longus. One of the largest is the brachioradialis, which helps to bend your...

2023年6月20日 · The forearm is the portion of the upper extremity extending from the elbow to the wrist. The skeletal framework for this region arises from two primary osseous structures: the radius laterally and the ulna medially.