The ulnar artery is also a terminal branch of the ___ artery.
brachial
The lateral epicondyle of the humerus serves as an attachment for ___ muscles.
extensor
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p.4
Arterial Supply of the Posterior Forearm

The ulnar artery is also a terminal branch of the ___ artery.

brachial

p.1
Muscles of the Posterior Forearm

The lateral epicondyle of the humerus serves as an attachment for ___ muscles.

extensor

p.12
Clinical Considerations of the Posterior Forearm and Dorsum of the Hand

Mallet Finger is often referred to as a ‘___’ finger.

jammed

p.5
Venous Supply of the Posterior Forearm

Deep veins in the posterior forearm will accompany the major ___ and be named the same as them.

arteries

p.10
Anatomical Snuffbox

The extensor expansions are a triangular, tendinous aponeurosis that wraps over the ___ and ___.

metacarpals, phalanges

p.9
Muscles of the Posterior Forearm

The fifth extensor tendon is the extensor digiti ___.

minimi

p.5
Venous Supply of the Posterior Forearm

The ___ vein is another superficial vein found in the posterior forearm.

basilic

p.6
Nerve Innervation of the Posterior Forearm

The radial nerve travels along the ___ / ___ side of the humerus.

posterior, lateral

p.6
Nerve Innervation of the Posterior Forearm

The radial nerve divides at the ___ epicondyle of the humerus.

lateral

p.11
Clinical Considerations of the Posterior Forearm and Dorsum of the Hand

The etiology of synovial cysts is ___, meaning it is unknown.

idiopathic

p.11
Clinical Considerations of the Posterior Forearm and Dorsum of the Hand

Signs of synovial cysts include a small swelling on the ___ wrist.

posterior

p.6
Nerve Innervation of the Posterior Forearm

The superficial radial nerve travels beneath the ___ muscle.

brachioradialis

p.2
Muscles of the Posterior Forearm

The deep layer of the posterior forearm includes the ___ muscle.

Supinator

p.8
Osteology of the Hand

The first metacarpal corresponds to the ___ and the fifth metacarpal corresponds to the ___.

thumb, pinky

p.2
Muscles of the Posterior Forearm

The muscle that extends the four medial fingers is ___.

Extensor digitorum

p.9
Muscles of the Posterior Forearm

The extensor digitorum and extensor ___ are the fourth extensor tendons.

indicis

p.11
Clinical Considerations of the Posterior Forearm and Dorsum of the Hand

Lateral epicondylitis is caused by repetitive use of ___ forearm extensors.

superficial

p.1
Muscles of the Posterior Forearm

The medial epicondyle of the humerus is the attachment point for ___ muscles.

flexor

p.1
Anatomy of the Radius

The interosseous border of the radius is ___ and serves as an attachment for the interosseous membrane.

medial

p.2
Muscles of the Posterior Forearm

The muscle that extends the pinky finger is ___.

Extensor digiti minimi

p.9
Muscles of the Posterior Forearm

The dorsal interossei muscles attach between the ___ and aid in adduction of the digits.

metacarpals

p.10
Muscles of the Posterior Forearm

The extensor expansions hold the extensor digitorum tendons in place and allow the extensor digitorum, interossei, and lumbrical muscles to fully ___ the fingers.

extend

p.10
Nerve Innervation of the Posterior Forearm

The ___ nerve provides cutaneous innervation to the medial side of the dorsum of the hand.

ulnar

p.8
Osteology of the Hand

There are ___ proximal phalanges in the hand.

five

p.8
Osteology of the Hand

Each phalanx has a head, shaft, and ___.

base

p.9
Muscles of the Posterior Forearm

The first two extensor tendons are the abductor pollicis longus and the ___ pollicis brevis.

extensor

p.10
Arterial Supply of the Posterior Forearm

The arterial supply to the dorsum of the hand comes from the ___ arterial arches.

palmar

p.6
Nerve Innervation of the Posterior Forearm

All muscles of the posterior forearm are innervated by branches of the ___ nerve.

radial

p.1
Osteology of the Humerus

The capitulum of the humerus articulates with the head of the ___.

radius

p.1
Osteology of the Humerus

The trochlea of the humerus articulates with the ___ process of the ulna.

olecranon

p.10
Anatomical Snuffbox

The median band of the extensor expansion attaches from the proximal phalanx to the base of the ___ phalanx.

middle

p.5
Venous Supply of the Posterior Forearm

The ___ vein is one of the superficial veins in the posterior forearm.

cephalic

p.12
Clinical Considerations of the Posterior Forearm and Dorsum of the Hand

In Mallet Finger, the injured joint is forced into a ___ position due to the torn extensor tendon.

flexed

p.6
Nerve Innervation of the Posterior Forearm

The superficial radial nerve is a sensory nerve only to the ___ dorsum of the hand.

lateral

p.9
Muscles of the Posterior Forearm

The extensor tendons pass under the extensor ___ through six synovial sheaths.

retinaculum

p.10
Nerve Innervation of the Posterior Forearm

The ___ nerve is responsible for cutaneous innervation at the fingertips.

median

p.8
Osteology of the Hand

The eight carpal bones include the ___, Lunate, Triquetrum, and ___.

Scaphoid, Pisiform

p.8
Osteology of the Hand

Each metacarpal consists of a head, shaft, and ___.

base

p.11
Clinical Considerations of the Posterior Forearm and Dorsum of the Hand

Signs of lateral epicondylitis include inflammation at the ___ epicondyle of the elbow.

lateral

p.12
Clinical Considerations of the Posterior Forearm and Dorsum of the Hand

The distal interphalangeal joint is forced into ___ during a Mallet Finger injury.

hyperflexion

p.12
Clinical Considerations of the Posterior Forearm and Dorsum of the Hand

Mallet Finger injuries are frequently caused by ___ injuries.

sports

p.1
Anatomy of the Ulna

The olecranon process of the ulna slides into the ___ fossa of the humerus.

olecranon

p.1
Muscles of the Posterior Forearm

The superficial layer of the posterior forearm includes the ___ muscle.

Brachioradialis

p.9
Muscles of the Posterior Forearm

The extensor carpi radialis longus and ___ are the second pair of extensor tendons.

brevis

p.5
Venous Supply of the Posterior Forearm

The venous supply of the posterior forearm is the same as that of the ___ forearm.

anterior

p.12
Clinical Considerations of the Posterior Forearm and Dorsum of the Hand

Mallet Finger is caused by trauma leading to avulsion of the ___ tendon from the distal phalanx.

extensor

p.8
Osteology of the Hand

The thumb has only a proximal and ___ phalange.

distal

p.6
Nerve Innervation of the Posterior Forearm

The deep radial nerve passes through the ___ muscle.

supinator

p.6
Nerve Innervation of the Posterior Forearm

After passing through the supinator, the deep radial nerve turns into the ___ nerve.

posterior interosseous

p.2
Muscles of the Posterior Forearm

The muscle that extends the index finger is ___.

Extensor indicis

p.2
Muscles of the Posterior Forearm

The three muscles that extend or abduct the thumb are ___, ___, and ___.

Abductor pollicis longus, Extensor pollicis longus, Extensor pollicis brevis

p.9
Muscles of the Posterior Forearm

There are a total of ___ dorsal interossei muscles.

four

p.10
Nerve Innervation of the Posterior Forearm

The cutaneous innervation of the dorsum of the hand includes the ___ nerve (lateral).

radial

p.11
Clinical Considerations of the Posterior Forearm and Dorsum of the Hand

Lateral epicondylitis is commonly known as ___ elbow.

Tennis

p.11
Clinical Considerations of the Posterior Forearm and Dorsum of the Hand

Synovial cysts of the wrist are also known as ___ cysts.

ganglion

p.2
Muscles of the Posterior Forearm

The three muscles that extend the wrist are ___, ___, and ___.

Extensor carpi radialis longus, Extensor carpi radialis brevis, Extensor carpi ulnaris

p.10
Anatomical Snuffbox

The lateral bands of the extensor expansion attach to the base of the ___ phalanx.

distal

p.9
Muscles of the Posterior Forearm

The sixth extensor tendon is the extensor carpi ___.

ulnaris

p.2
Muscles of the Posterior Forearm

The muscle responsible for extending or abducting the thumb is ___.

Abductor pollicis longus

p.9
Muscles of the Posterior Forearm

The dorsal interossei muscles are the only ___ muscles on the dorsum of the hand.

intrinsic

p.9
Muscles of the Posterior Forearm

The third extensor tendon is the extensor pollicis ___.

longus

p.10
Venous Supply of the Posterior Forearm

The dorsal venous arch drains into the ___ vein on the medial dorsal surface.

basilic

p.1
Muscles of the Posterior Forearm

The common attachment point for many superficial muscles of the posterior forearm is the ___ epicondyle of the humerus.

lateral

p.10
Anatomical Snuffbox

The interossei and lumbrical tendons join the ___ bands.

lateral

p.10
Venous Supply of the Posterior Forearm

Veins on the lateral dorsal surface of the hand drain into the ___ vein.

cephalic

p.7
Anatomical Snuffbox

The anatomical snuffbox is an important landmark for the ___ artery, which can be palpated to take the radial pulse.

radial

p.4
Arterial Supply of the Posterior Forearm

In the forearm, the ulnar artery gives off the anterior and posterior ___ recurrent arteries.

ulnar

p.7
Anatomical Snuffbox

The floor of the anatomical snuffbox consists of the ___ and ___ bones.

scaphoid, trapezium

p.4
Arterial Supply of the Posterior Forearm

The arterial supply of the posterior forearm is the same as that of the ___ forearm.

anterior

p.4
Arterial Supply of the Posterior Forearm

The radial artery crosses through the anatomical ___ box at the wrist.

snuff

p.7
Anatomical Snuffbox

The medial (posterior) border of the anatomical snuffbox is formed by the ___ muscle.

Extensor pollicis longus

p.4
Arterial Supply of the Posterior Forearm

The radial artery is a terminal branch of the ___ artery.

brachial

p.4
Arterial Supply of the Posterior Forearm

In the forearm, the radial artery gives off the ___ recurrent artery.

radial

p.7
Anatomical Snuffbox

The anatomical snuffbox is a hollow gap located at the ___/___ wrist when the thumb is extended.

posterior, lateral

p.7
Anatomical Snuffbox

The lateral (anterior) borders of the anatomical snuffbox are formed by the ___ and ___ muscles.

Extensor pollicis brevis, abductor pollicis longus

p.4
Arterial Supply of the Posterior Forearm

The radial artery travels just deep to the ___ muscle.

brachioradialis

p.4
Arterial Supply of the Posterior Forearm

The ulnar artery initially accompanies the median nerve between the heads of the flexor ___ superficialis muscle.

digitorum

p.4
Arterial Supply of the Posterior Forearm

The common interosseous artery branches into the anterior and posterior ___ arteries.

interosseous

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