LP7249-8
Forearm
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Description
The forearm is the structure on the upper limb, between the elbow and the wrist. This term is used in anatomy to distinguish it from the arm (or upper arm). The forearm contains two long bones, the radius and the ulna, which form the radioulnar joint. These bones are connected by the interosseous membrane. Ultimately, the forearm is covered by skin, the anterior surface usually being less hairy than the posterior surface. The forearm contains many muscles, including the flexors and extensors of the digits, a flexor of the elbow (brachioradialis), and pronators and supinators that turn the hand to face upwards or down. In cross-section the forearm can be divided into two fascial compartments. The posterior compartment contains the extensors of the hands, which are supplied by the radial nerve. The anterior compartment contains the flexors, and is mainly supplied by the median nerve. The ulnar nerve also runs the length of the forearm. Copyright Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License. See http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ for details. Source: Wikipedia, Forearm (Wikipedia)
Basic Part Properties
- Part Name
- Forearm
- Part Display Name
- Forearm
- Part Type
- System (Describes the name of the system (sample) type)
- Created On
- 2000-05-03
- Construct for LOINC Short Name
- Forearm
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Language Variants Get Info
| Tag | Language | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ru-RU | Russian (Russian Federation) | Предплечье |
| zh-CN | Chinese (China) | 前臂 Synonyms: 下膊; |
| it-IT | Italian (Italy) | Avambraccio |
| el-GR | Greek (Greece) | Αντιβραχίο Synonyms: Αντιβραχίο |
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