compartments of the forearm

The compartments are labeled anterior (volar), posterior (dorsal) and the



Figure 2 Cross section of a forearm. Palm up.



The anterior compartment of the forearm is also known as flexor compartment



Since the arm consists of four fascial compartments (see diagram above),



Nerves of the Anterior & Posterior Compartments of the Arm



On the human body, the limbs can be divided into segments, such as the arm



An illustration that depicts measurement of compartment pressures in the



Consisting of a vacuum-formed relief template of the human forearm,



Compartment syndrome results in ischaemia of the tissues.



As the cursor is moved over a particular compartment of the arm or the



Incisions for Compartment Syndrome of Forearm and Hand



Posterior Compartment of the Forearm: Arteries and Nerves



Closed fracture of the forearm in the middle-thir.



Incisions for Compartment Syndrome of Forearm and Hand



relieve flexion of the elbow if the forearm is involved. apply traction for



Muscles and Fascial Compartments of the forearm



Muscles and Fascial Compartments of the forearm



Common causes of compartment syndrome include tibial or forearm fractures,



In cross-section the forearm can be divided into two fascial compartments.



Photograph of dissected anterior compartment of the forearm showing the 2