The forearm connects between the arm and elbow and the wrist and hand.
Regions
The regions of the forearm include:
- Anterior antebrachial region
- Posterior antebrachial region
Bones
The bony forearm consists of the radius and ulna.
Muscles
The muscles of the forearm are divided into 2 compartments and several layers:
- Anterior compartment
- Superficial layer
- Flexor carpi ulnaris
- Flexor carpi radialis
- Palmaris
- Superficial layer