Superficial anterior compartment of the forearm

Definition

The superficial anterior compartment of the forearm is a muscle group located on the front side of the forearm, responsible for flexing the wrist and fingers. It includes several muscles such as the flexor carpi radialis, palmaris longus, and flexor carpi ulnaris that are innervated primarily by the median nerve.

Related terms

Flexor Carpi Radialis: A muscle that helps in bending (flexing) the wrist towards the thumb side.

Palmaris Longus: A muscle involved in tightening the palm's skin and assisting with hand movements.

Median Nerve: A major nerve running through the forearm into the hand, responsible for controlling many muscles in the superficial anterior compartment