Deep anterior compartment

Definition

The deep anterior compartment is a section within the forearm or lower leg that contains specific muscles, nerves, and blood vessels, responsible for fine motor movements. In the context of the upper limb, it primarily focuses on the muscles involved in flexion and pronation of the wrist and fingers.

Related terms

Flexor Digitorum Profundus: A muscle within the deep anterior compartment responsible for flexing the fingers.

Pronator Quadratus: A square-shaped muscle also located in this compartment that aids in pronating the forearm.

Median Nerve: A major nerve running through the deep anterior compartment, supplying many of its muscles and providing sensation to parts of the hand