Superficial part of posterior compartment of forearm

Pars superficialis compartimenti posterioris antebrachii

Definition

Muhammad A. Javaid

The superficial part of posterior compartment of forearm includes the following muscles:

Most of them typically originate from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and the adjacent supracondylar ridge of the humerus.

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/