Deep part of posterior compartment of forearm

Pars profunda compartimenti posterioris antebrachii

Definition

Muhammad A. Javaid

The deep part of posterior compartment of forearm contains the following muscles:

Most of them typically originate from the adjacent surfaces of the radius, ulna, and interosseous membrane.

References

  • Mitchell B, Whited L. Anatomy, Shoulder and Upper Limb, Forearm Muscles. [Updated 2023 Jun 5]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK536975/