Anterior compartment of the forearm

Definition

The anterior compartment of the forearm consists of muscles that are primarily involved in flexion and pronation of the wrist and fingers. These muscles are innervated mainly by the median and ulnar nerves.

Related terms

Flexor carpi radialis: A muscle that helps in flexing and abducting the hand at the wrist joint.

Median Nerve: A nerve that runs through the forearm into the hand, providing sensation and motor function to parts of the forearm and hand.

Pronator teres: A muscle that helps rotate the forearm, turning the hand downwards