Posterior compartment of arm
Compartimentum posterius brachii
- Latin synonym: Compartimentum extensorium brachii
- Synonym: Extensor compartment of arm
- Related terms: Posterior compartment of arm; Extensor compartment of arm
Definition
The posterior compartment of arm (extensor compartment of arm) contains the following muscles, innerved by the radial nerve and vascularised by the brachial artery:
- Triceps brachii
- Anconeus
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
